The Wire

With the budget only a few hours away the Abbott government insists this years Budget is ‘fair’ for all Australians. Following last years budget which was dubbed ‘a budget of broken promises’, the Coalition are looking to positively exceed expectations in 2015. However, proposed cuts to pension, parental leave and a new childcare package has opposition leader Bill Shorten accusing a budget for ‘workers and jobs’ as a budget for two jobs in particular.