Morning everyone. It’s not exactly an original strategy, but the treasurer’s unveiling of a classic pre-election tax-cutting budget nevertheless caught many by surprise – much to the glee of the government benches and the consternation of the Coalition’s ranks, who have vowed not to support the cuts. We have reports, analysis and comment on the treasurer’s package, plus Russia and Ukraine’s truce in the Black Sea, and a great win for the Socceroos.
