It is being described as one of the most important budgets in modern times. At 7.30pm this evening, Josh Frydenberg will outline the full details of the Morrison government's economic plan to lift Australia out of its first recession since the early 1990s.
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The budget was delayed from May this year to allow the government time to adjust to the new realities created by the COVID-19 crisis.
It is being billed by the government as a "jobs" budget, designed to get more people working - with an estimated $140 billion in stimulus over four years.
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There will also be announcements, from tax cuts to help for first-time home buyers, that are likely to affect people right across Australia.
Follow the live blog, which is being compiled by Australian Community Media's editorial team, for all the main details across the budget. We will also bring you details of what this means in the Ballarat region tonight - keep your eye on The Courier home page for details.
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