Why is this Federal Budget likely to be different?

The major political parties have begun outlining spending and cost-cutting measures ahead of the 2019 federal election, expected to be held in May.

Budget briefing papers in 2018 Source: AAP

But before then will be the delivery of Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's first federal Budget, on April the 2nd. 

The timing of both events makes this Budget a unique opportunity to reach out to voters