The deficit increase and the Morrison government's choice to spend to stimulate consumption and restart the engine of the economy are the aspects that stand out in the 2020-21 budget handed down last night by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
Highlights
- Two hundred billion dollars injected by the government into the national economy to create new jobs
- Tax relief and cuts brought forward compared to government plans
- The Treasurer bet on the ability of small and medium-sized enterprises to restart the economy
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