date:May 28, 2014
ing of A$50 billion by 2019-20 is expected to provide economic stimulus and will be funded from asset sales and a higher petrol excise tax. Some Budget measures will require legislation amendments to pass through the Parliament.
Agriculture Minister Joyce, the deputy leader of the Nationals Party which represents rural electorates, said the Budget provided a positive set of measures for the agricultural sector. He pointed to an increase in funding for agricultural RD, a stronger biosecurity sy