Government forced to defend fiscal policy position ahead of budget

PM Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison meet with home owners in Sydney ahead of the May 3 federal budget

PM Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison meet with home owners in Sydney ahead of the May 3 federal budget Source: AAP

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.


While a report challenging the governments protection of negative gearing is again forcing the coalition to defend its budget priorities.

 






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