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ROUND-UP: Start here for our comprehensive coverage of the 2018 federal budget Your comprehensive guide.

FEDERAL BUDGET 2018: What you need to know In a nutshell.

Scott Morrison's plan for $140 billion in income tax cuts: here's how it works There are big changes coming to the income tax system over the next seven years.

WARREN HOGAN: Scott Morrison's numbers look solid, and avoid the temptation of a pre-election splurge The economy is expected to maintain its record expansion over the projection period with real economic growth of 3% right through the projection period.

Standard and Poor's still has a negative outlook on Australia's AAA credit rating The risks remain.

The government is banking on optimistic wage growth forecasts to achieve its budget goals Australia's government is banking on faster wage growth to boost household spending, nominal GDP growth and national income levels.

32 interesting and surprising measures announced in the 2018 federal budget Bet you didn't see these coming.

CHART: How Australia's budget deficit is returning to a surplus Forecasts show the budget on track to return to balance.

Moody's flags wage growth risks in the federal budget Here's Moody's take.

Iron ore is so huge for the Australian economy that a $10 price move shifts the budget position by $3.6 billion All things being equal, higher prices for Australian commodities mean more revenue for the budget.

This economics professor says Morrison's budget tax plan is another missed opportunity On almost every front, it is a missed opportunity to be bold.

The government is spending $294 million on increased airport security as part a national security overhaul The federal government has honed in on national security.

MAP: The government's 10-year national infrastructure plan The projects are aimed at reducing congestion, improving safety and creating jobs.

7 programs that have been axed in the 2018 federal budget Here's what was scrapped, as outlined in the budget papers.

The government is spending almost $50 million to commemorate the 250th anniversary of James Cook's first voyage to Australia The package will support events and exhibitions including a digital platform and educational material for the anniversary.

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