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Budget 2019: Winners and losers

The Coalition has handed down the 2019 federal budget. So, where do you stand?

Are you a winner or a loser this federal budget?

Are you a winner or a loser this federal budget? Source: SBS News

Just weeks out from a May election, there are plenty of winners and few who will be worse off under this budget.

WINNERS

Low to middle-income earners – The tax offset has been doubled to $1,080 per person earning between $48,000 and $90,000. The cash will flow to workers when they submit their tax return for the 2018-19 financial year.

Apprentices – A $525 million skills package is set to create 80,000 apprenticeships, who will each get a $2,000 payment.

Read more here via SBS.


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