The 2016 Australian federal budget was the federal budget to fund government services and operations for the 2016–17 financial year. It was presented to the House of Representatives by Treasurer Scott
Public transport projects, such as the Parramatta Light Rail, were given more focus over road projects – a notable contrast from Abbott government budgets.
Malcolm Turnbull
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Malcolm Bligh Turnbull is an Australian former politician, businessman and barrister who served as the 29th prime minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018. He held office as leader of the Liberal Party
2016 Australian federal budget
…submitted a week earlier than the traditional annual date of the second Tuesday in May, amidst a run-up to the 2016 federal election. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull had recalled parliament early, in anticipation of a double dissolution triggering an election for 2 July 2016. In September 2015, Member for Wentworth…
Official portrait, 2015
Malcolm Turnbull APEC 2016
Turnbull with Deputy Leader Julie Bishop (right) and Helen Coonan (left) in July 2009
Turnbull at the 2014 International Telecommunication Union Conference in South Korea