塔斯马尼亚经济学家警告必须做出艰难决定, 包括减税, Tasmanian economist warns tough decisions, possibly including tax hikes, needed to address severe state debt.

塔斯马尼亚经济学家索尔·埃斯莱克警告说,要解决国家严重的债务危机,就必须作出可能伤害脆弱居民的艰难决定。 Tasmanian economist Saul Eslake warns that addressing the state's severe debt crisis will require tough decisions likely to harm vulnerable residents. Eslake批评政府支出缺乏明确的筹资计划, 导致澳大利亚各州财政情况恶化。 Eslake criticizes the government for spending without a clear funding plan, leading to the worst financial situation among Australian states. 他提出反对资产销售的建议,并建议尽管政府反对,仍考虑增加税收。 He advises against asset sales and suggests considering tax increases despite the government's opposition. 债务危机源于公共部门负债没有着落和财政管理不善。 The debt crisis stems from unfunded public sector liabilities and poor financial management.