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The Labor party prepares to release its alternative 2019 federal budget today

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten in Parliament.

Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will give his budget reply speech on Thursday night. (AAP) Source: AAP

News bulletin in Arabic for the day


The Labor Party will deliver its budget reply speech tonight ahead of the federal election in May. 

The opposition has already responded to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's budget, promising low-earning workers greater tax relief, among other improvements.  

Labor has also promised a more aggressive policy to address climate change and reduce emissions, the cost of which will be laid out in their budget. 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, however, says under Bill Shorten Australians will have to pay more taxes and the prices on goods will increase because of Labor's emissions tax.

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