India examines debt relief options fo…

The Indian government is considering a number of measures to keep Vodafone Idea from going bust, including more time for repayment and changing the interest calculation, The Economic Times reported. Suggestions tabled are increasing the repayment period from the current six years to 20 years and shifting away from compound interest, which would substantially reduce…

Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki hands down budget, targets cost-of-living measures, debt and housing

The Queensland government has announced new cost-of-living measures — headlined by a $100 voucher for families with school-aged children — replacing those introduced by its Labor predecessors last year. Treasurer David Janetzki handed down the LNP government’s first budget today, projecting the state’s debt to remain at record levels, likely eclipsing $205 billion by the…