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Here's why Australia's budget is still so dependent on iron ore

Jonathan BarrettPerth Bureau Chief

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This week, the federal government disclosed it would receive $7 billion less than anticipated over the budget years as a result of updated – and lower – iron ore price forecasts.

But how exactly does the iron ore price affect federal coffers? And how will it impact the states?

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Jonathan Barrett oversees the Perth bureau, where he writes on business and news, specialising in mining and politics. Connect with Jonathan on Twitter.

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