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Government agencies are set to slash technology spending as part of efforts to find $6.8 billion in savings in the budget, according to experts.
Tech industry fears about a government drought follow confirmation by Treasurer Wayne Swan that falling growth forecasts would greatly reduce taxpayer funds available for spending.
Global market instability, the European debt crisis and existing pressures on the Australian economy were blamed for the weaker than expected income forecasts.