Government forced to defend fiscal policy position ahead of budget05:37AAP Source: AAPSBS SinhalaView Podcast SeriesFollow and SubscribeApple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyDownload (2.58MB)Download the SBS Audio appAvailable on iOS and Android A week out from the federal budget (due to be released May 3) there's a warning of sustained deficit growth over the forward estimates period.ShareLatest podcast episodesFrom International Student to OAM Recipient: Sam Athukorala’s Journey of Community LeadershipWhen Disaster Strikes: How an Australian entrepreneur helped Sri Lanka during Cyclone Ditwah'Sri Lanka will take a long time to recover' - Australian High Commissioner Matthew Duckworth speaks to SBS SinhalaAustralia reaffirms commitment to international student safety: Assistant Minister Julian Hill to SBS Sinhala