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What we know about the federal budget

The federal budget due on April 2 will include billions of dollars in pre-election sweeteners and will also deliver the first surplus in 12 years.

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Budget briefing papers in 2018 Source: AAP

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BUDGET 2019 - WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR

BIG PICTURE

* Overall theme: "A stronger economy and a secure future"

* Federal election is due in mid-May

* Better than expected surplus for 2019/20 (MYEFO: $4.1 billion in 2019/20)

* 3 per cent growth for 2019/20 (MYEFO forecast)

* 5 per cent unemployment rate for 2019/20 (MYEFO forecast)

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