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The Treasurer doesn't like it being called a spendathon – but his second pandemic Budget on Tuesday night will include billions for aged care, childcare, mental health, tax cuts and more. Don't worry about the debt we're told – it's more important to drive down unemployment. The economic recovery is winning plaudits. But when it comes to government's approach to Australians stuck overseas – it's a different story. The threat to jail citizens trying to come home from India led to a bruising backlash. Now plans have been announced to resume repatriation flights from Saturday. |