Overall view on Australia's AAA rating hasn't changed - S&P

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S&P has issued official comments with the following headlines now crossing the wires:

"Overall view on Australia's AAA rating hasn't changed."

"Doesn't see large risk of rating change over next 2 years."

"Expects revenue write downs in Australian gov’t budget."

"Continues to look for credible path to balanced budget."

"Australia gov’t net debt currently low at 20% of GDP."

"Could change Australia's rating if net debt at 30% of GDP."

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