Budget 2019: Josh Frydenberg denies one-off energy payment is 'cash splash'

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says one-off payments to help with power prices are an example of "responsible, targeted spending".

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Source: AAP

Cash to help pensioners pay for power prices will be handed out in Tuesday's federal budget but Labor is already planning to overwrite the financial plan if it wins the May election.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's first budget will include $75 for singles and $125 for couples to help almost four million people cover their energy bills.

The Coalition says the Energy Assistance Payment will be paid into eligible accounts before July.

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Published 2 April 2019 6:56am
Updated 2 April 2019 7:23am

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