There's a health spend-up, a new highway, cuts to government departments and a surplus on the horizon - here's what you need to know about this year's Budget.
As promised, the Finance Minister has delivered a bread-and-butter Budget 2026, with few big surprises and no sign of a lolly scramble.
But there's a health spend-up, a new highway, a levy on banks, cuts to government departments and hope of a surplus on the horizon.
Here's what you need to know about this year's Budget:
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