The largest Commonwealth government expenses in the 2013/14 budget were

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Transfer payments are the largest expenses of the Commonwealth government, including payments for welfare, pensions, and grants to the states.

Other options are not correct:
B) This may be a significant expense, but it is not the largest.
C) This refers to the government's purchasing of goods and services, which is not as significant as transfer payments.
D) While the salary of public servants is a significant expense of the government, it is not as large as transfer payments.
E) Debt interest and other payments are also a significant expense, but not as large as transfer payments.

The Largest Commonwealth Government Expenses in the 2013/14 Budget Were