2005-02: Debt Management in a Low Debt Environment

Blair Comley and David Turvey1 Treasury Working Paper2005 — 02 Abstract The Australian Government’s very low level of government debt sets the context for Australia’s debt management policy. Australia’s debt management policy seeks to achieve two objectives: supporting financial market efficiency; and achieving an appropriate balance of cost and risk for the Government. To achieve…

VA extends debt relief for Veterans

VA is extending debt relief for Veterans through September 30, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. VA will suspend collection of all Veteran benefit overpayments incurred between April 6, 2020, and September 30, 2021. No adverse actions or collection attempts will occur during this suspension period. Additionally, all copayments for medical care and pharmacy services incurred…