BUDGET 2010: Full news coverage

Budget 2010: Aust to return to budget surplus in 2012-13
Budget to return to surplus three years earlier than forecast; unemployment set to fall.

Budget 2010: Govt forecasts strong GDP growth
Gross domestic product now expected to grow by two per cent; inflation set to stabilise.

BUDGET 2010: Govt announces changes to interest witholding tax
Govt to phase down IWT for local units and branches of overseas lenders.

BUDGET 2010: Jobless rate tipped to drop
Rebound in economy expected to lift demand for labour.

BUDGET 2010: Govt unveils financial taxation reforms
Govt to phase down interest witholding tax for local units and branches of overseas lenders.

BUDGET 2010: Govt announces broadband bonds plan
Infrastructure bonds to raise $300m; unclear if they will be available to retail investors.

BUDGET 2010: Govt spending big to boost child care
Govt spends $274m on care; employers required to hire more, better qualified staff.

BUDGET 2010: Budget 'highlights fiscal strength'
But economists warn success too reliant on strong terms of trade, resources rent tax.

BUDGET 2010: Indigenous programs get boost in budget
Budget measures designed to close life expectancy gap, provide life opportunities.

BUDGET 2010: Steady-as-she-goes budget for farmers
Govt to reform drought payments, biosecurity, will retain current system for now.

BUDGET 2010: More money in budget for railways
Govt says upgrades will mean faster transit times, heavier loads for rail freight.

BUDGET 2010: Sport set for biggest funding boost ever
Elite, grass-roots both win; future funding reliant on hiking community participation.

BUDGET 2010: Insulation bungles price tag revealed
Budget shows roof insulation scheme will cost $439m to resolve.

BUDGET 2010: Coalition says budget is "risky"
Tanner says opposition is standing in way of changes by fighting rent tax.

BUDGET 2010: Business divided over budget
Business tax cuts find favour but rent tax, lack of change creates disappointment

FULL TEXT: Wayne Swan's federal budget speech
Full text, unedited speech by the Federal Treasurer on the 2010 budget.