Scott Morrison says budget is optimistic, but realistic

Treasurer Scott Morrison, says that the 2016 federal budget is about investing in growth in a way that is optimistic, but not unrealistic. But the day of the budget release, also saw the Reserve Bank cutting interest rates by 25 basis points. So is the coalition’s economic plan working?

Story features: John Daley, CEO of economic think tank the Grattan Institute.

Image: ‘Reserve Bank of Australia in a reflective moment’ by Newtown grafitti on Flickr