Budget legislated in normal way: Morrison

Treasurer Scott Morrison won't be making any special arrangements to fast-track elements of his first budget ahead of the election.

Treasurer Scott Morrison

Scott Morrison won't be making any special arrangements to fast-track elements of his first budget. (AAP)

Treasurer Scott Morrison won't be fast-tracking tax changes in his first budget so they're in place before the expected federal election on July 2.

"The budget will be legislated in the usual way," he told reporters in Queanbeyan, NSW, on Monday.

However, some special appropriation bills will be introduced into parliament on Monday to ensure continuity of supply over the weeks leading up to the election, which could be called this week.


Share
Published 2 May 2016 10:22am
Updated 2 May 2016 11:39am
Source: AAP


Share this with family and friends


Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS News
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
An overview of the day's top stories from SBS News
Interviews and feature reports from SBS News
Your daily ten minute finance and business news wrap with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves.
A daily five minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability
Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service
Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world