Budget criticised for neglecting needy

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2019-2020 Budget. With the theme of "A stronger economy and a secure future", this year's budget is projected to deliver Australia's first surplus in 12 years. With the theme of "A stronger economy and a secure future", this year's budget is projected to deliver Australia's first surplus in 12 years. But some sectors of the community say the forecast surplus of just over $7 billion could have been used to fund other vital services.

Australia is one of the world's most multicultural countries. Source: FECCA