Taxpayers on the hook for govt infrastructure guarantees

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Taxpayers could be exposed to substantial losses from government guarantees on infrastructure projects designed to attract investors like pension funds, the National Audit Office warns.

Pension funds have traditionally been wary of investing heavily in infrastructure due to concerns over construction risk, despite the long-term returns from projects. The coalition has offered g...

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