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Budget 2016: What we know so far
The full details of the 2016 budget will be released by Scott Morrison on Tuesday night at 7.30pm, but there is plenty that we know already.
By Peter Martin
- Rich or poor: How does your family stack up?
- Company tax cuts but no relief for those earning under $80,000
- Comment: On average, Scott Morrison misses the mark
- Gittins: What not to believe in the budget
- Federal budget 2016: Full coverage
Economic outlook: To remain subdued
Revenue projections: Little changed from December despite higher iron ore prices
Rhetoric: Jobs and growth, as the economy transitions
Tax: An increase in the $80,001 threshold for the second-highest marginal rate, from July 1
Treasurer Scott Morrison in the Prime Minister's suite at Parliament House on Monday.Credit: Andrew Meares
Tax: Budget Repair Levy on earners over $180,000 to end as scheduled, on June 30, 2017
Superannuation: The 30 per cent rate on super contributions to cut in at less than the present $300,000
Superannuation: A likely cut in the present $180,000 annual cap on non-concessional contributions
Superannuation: Assistance to low income workers and returning mothers
Superannuation: Possible action to restrict "transition to retirement" products
Company tax: Leglislated long-term cuts to the 30 per cent company tax rate
Small to medium sized businesses: An extension of the $20,000 instant asset write-off
Multinational tax: $2 billion from new measures to combat avoidance including a 'Google tax'
Corporate cop: Restoration of ASIC funding cuts. ASIC to be entirely industry funded by 2018-19
Public service: Fresh efficiency dividends worth up to $1.2 billion
Schools: An extra $1.2 billion in 2018 and 2019, well below Labor's $4.5 billion
Universities: Students set to pay a greater proportion of fees, which might be capped
Infrastructure: Asset recycling grants for Melbourne Metro, western Sydney light rail, Perth airport link
Health: Rebadged dental scheme saving money, $2.9 billion boost in total spending
Tobacco excise: Matching or beating Labor's plan for four increases of 12.5 per cent each