Scott Morrison spruiks cost of living package as expectations of fuel excise cut grow
by Sarah Martin Chief political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#5XHY5)
Coalition extends apprenticeship wage subsidy ahead of Tuesday night's budget, which is expected to offer financial assistance to households
The prime minister, Scott Morrison, says the government will deliver a cost of living package that will offer relief right across the Australian community", amid growing expectations that the fuel excise will be cut.
As he announced a $365m extension of an apprenticeship wage subsidy scheme in Perth on Sunday, Morrison said the budget would seek to provide financial assistance to households without driving up inflation.
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