Last night’s federal budget was handed down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.

 

What does it mean for you?  Why do we no longer focus on surpluses?  How much impact has the pandemic had on the nation’s bottom line?  And has it addressed the critical issues facing ordinary Australians – things like housing affordability and the cost of living.

 

On today’s Briefing, a federal Budget special.  What it means for you.

 

TODAY'S HEADLINES

• Budget: "Australia coming back"

• Big spending on Covid, aged care, childcare and mental health

• Melbourne and Adelaide on edge over Covid case

• India Covid strain spreading globally

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