Millions of lower and middle-income workers will get immediate tax relief and some an extra $530 a year under measures announced in the Federal Budget.
But the wait for welfare and job search help for migrants and refugees will get longer under government plans to reduce the nations social services debt.
And the government will achieve one of its biggest savings measures by cutting the number of general practitioners brought to Australia on visas each year.
Tax relief for workers
Tax refunds will increase for all Australians earning up to $125,000 year but will be most lucrative for those earning between $48,000 and $90,000.
At least 4.4 million Australians will receive the maximum benefit of $530 under a new tax refund plan.
The refund will …
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