We've waded through the budget documents to bring you this no-nonsense summary, in the style of Eastwood's classic western: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Check it out:
We've just emerged from the basement of the Treasury building here in Canberra to bring you the highlights on the issues GetUp members care about, and reactions from key players. Our favourite quote of the week though, is from an old straight-shooter:
"When the current Prime Minister and the Treasurer and others tell you that the Australian economy is doing better than most, they are right." - John Howard.
Sam, for the team at GetUp.
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