Changes announced in midyear economic outlook

Australian Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison

Australian Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison Source: AAP

Migrants who arrive in Australia from July next year will have to wait three years before they can access certain welfare payments, extending the current two-year waiting period.


Treasurer Scott Morrison has made the announcement as a key new savings measure when providing an update on the country's budget outlook.


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