The 2018 federal budget at a glance

The 2018 Federal Budget at a glance.

KEY THEMES

Tax relief; support for business, guaranteeing essential services, keeping Australia safe.

KEY FIGURES

Budget deficit - $14.5 billion

Economic growth (GDP) - 3.0 per cent

Inflation - 2.25 per cent

Unemployment rate - 5.25 per cent

INCOME TAX

Multi-year plan to make personal income tax lower, fairer and simpler.

Top tax threshold will increase from $87,000 to $90,000.

Those earning more than $37,000 up to $90,000 will save up to $530 on tax.

Tax changes to cost $13.4 billion.

SUPER AND PENSIONS

Pensions Loan Scheme opened to all older Australians without impact on pension or benefits.

Expanded Pension Work Bonus will allow pensioners to earn an extra $1300 a year.

Wage subsidies of up to $10,000 for employers who take on older workers.

AGED CARE

Increase in the number of home care places by 14,000 over four years at a cost of $1.6 billion.

$146 million to improve access to aged care services in rural, regional and remote areas.

Local sporting programs to encourage older Australians to remain physically active.

BUSINESS

Instant asset write off for business with a turnover up to $10 million extended to purchases up to $20,000.

Extra $250 million for the Skilling Australians Fund.

Black Economy Taskforce recommendations will bring in $5.3 billion over the next four years.

MEDICAL AND HEALTH

New five year hospitals agreement with States and Territories will deliver $30 billion in additional funding.

$500 million over 10 years for the Medical Research Fund.

Extra $1.4 billion for listings on the PBS.

$154 million to promote healthy living.

TECHNOLOGY

$2.4 billion to be invested in technology infrastructure including super computers and satellites.

Additional funding to protect farmers from pests, disease and weeds.

ENERGY

National energy guarantee to see annual power bills fall by an average of $400 a year.

Emission reduction target to remain at 26-28 per cent.

INFRASTRUCTURE

10-year $75 billion infrastructure projects already announced.

$1 billion Urban Congestion Fund to improve traffic flow and safety at state level.

$3.5 billion for a Roads of Strategic Importance initiative upgrading key freight routes.

EDUCATION

Needs based funding for schools to deliver $24.5 billion more over the next 10 years.

Schools to receive $18.7 billion, with a legislated rise to around $30 billion in 2027.

Universal access to early childhood education extended for a year costing $440 million.

BORDER CONTROL

$122 million to enhance screening of inbound air cargo and international mail.

$122 million to increase border force capability at nine airports.

$160 million to help agencies fight crime and prevent terrorism