It will be Treasurer Wayne Swan's sixth budget and one that has already confirmed to forecast a deficit despite the government's promises of a surplus this year.
ABC television coverage is from 7pm starting with ABC News then 7:30pm with live broadcasts from Parliament House followed by an overview with an expert panel on the 7:30 Report.
Budget 2013: The Treasurer's Speech
The Budget will most likely be a discussion point for the Regents Park Community Cabinet on Wednesday 22 May. Registrations for Community Cabinet are still open and it is reported that the registration deadline has been extended so that the now 400 general public seats can be filled. Several attendees noted that their registration number for the event was in the mid-100s as indicated on their confirmation emails after registering yesterday. More information/register online (public forum only, requested ministerial meetings will be confirmed on May 16): http://www.dpmc.gov.au/community_cabinet/index.cfm
Online updates will also be published on this blog tonight as independent news & political coverage of the Federal Budget! Link: http://regentsparkcommunitycabinet.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/federal-budget-2013-coverage.html
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