'Back in the black': Government doubles tax relief and splashes the cash in pre-election budget

The Coalition government is banking on a generous income tax package and a massive infrastructure cash splash to turn around its electoral fortunes.

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Handing down his first budget just weeks out from a May election, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has set up a contest with Labor on tax policy, announcing $158 billion in additional tax cuts.

The federal government has allocated 84.3 million dollars over the next four years to a Commonwealth program giving extra support to carers.

It’s hoped an expansion of the Integrated Carer Support Service, which will prioritise young carers, will give carers more education and training.

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