Scott Morrison plans early budget ahead of May election
Phillip CooreyChief Political Correspondent
The Morrison government is planning an early federal budget next year, all but confirming its intention to go full term and call the election for May.
Budgets are typically held in the second Tuesday of May but the election must be held by mid-May, meaning the traditional budget date would clash with any campaign and would have to be cancelled.
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