Treasury says some initiatives to improve procurement are in place and others are being developed.
UPDATE: Finance Minister says figures validate government's approach.
Lack of transparency did not breach law but the Treasury did require spending disclosures.
Higher vaccination rates have helped reduce number of people needing hospital care during the outbreak.
A large portion of the cuts in emissions will come from offsetting overseas.
Deficit higher than forecast but net debt as a proportion of GDP lower.
Cabinet to make a decision by Christmas.
But the airline industry wants the govt to move faster on opening the borders.
Bill retrospectively adding no-access clauses to commercial leases has been extended.
Local bodies no longer have the choice of opting out of the plan.