WATC’s new-money requirement in 2020/21 borrowing programme within expectations

Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) revealed a A$4.3 billion (US$3.1 billion) borrowing programme for the 2020/21 financial year on 9 October, following the release of the Western Australian state budget the previous day. It is at the upper end of the A$2.6-4.5 billion estimate provided at the state’s last budget update on 29 May.