# Australia’s left-leaning government will cut income tax, slash student debt and hasten defence spending under an annual budget released today. It is courting voters as it readies to fight a tight general election. The Labor government, due to announce the election date by the end of the week, unveiled a swag of surprise tax cuts and pre-poll sweeteners. Big ticket budget items included wiping 20-percent off all university student loans, which typically run into tens of thousands of dollars.
Australia’s government courts voters in budget before tight election