Thank you Mr Speaker, I move that the Bill now be read a second time.
Mr Speaker, this cannot be just another budget, because these are extraordinary times.
This Budget is an economic plan, it’s not just another budget.
Australians know that our future depends on how well we continue to grow and shape our economy as we transition from the unprecedented mining investment boom to a stronger, more diverse, new economy.
They know that their future, their jobs and those of their children and grandchildren depend on it. This is a very sensitive time.
Australians have clearly said we must have an economic plan to make this economic transition a success.
This economic plan is the foundation on which we can build a brighter, more secure future, in a stronger, new economy with more jobs.
This Budget delivers our economic plan in three key ways.
The full speech is available on the Budget 2016-17 website.