Dutton says Labor can't take credit for budget surplus

Peter Dutton says revenue from the resources sector is behind Australia's improved budget outlook. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says the federal government cannot "credibly take credit" for what could be the largest budget surplus ever delivered.

The opposition leader says the Albanese government was on track to deliver a one-year surplus but then fall back into the red.