Fed: Bookie says odds govt will have to amend $42 bln package

AAP General News (Australia)
02-04-2009
Fed: Bookie says odds govt will have to amend $42 bln package

CANBERRA, Feb 4 AAP - A leading bookmaker says the Rudd government will need to amend
its $42 billion stimulus package if it is to get the seal of approval from parliament
by February 13.

Opening a book on the latest stimulus package, Sportingbet Australia says the chances
of it being passed in its current form are slim at odds of $4.25.

The package was introduced into parliament on Wednesday.

"The bill was looking a little shaky after the opposition announced it would not …