The Australian Financial Review | Budget not as 'economically responsible' The Australian Financial Review Tony Abbott promised a budget that would be "fair, measured and responsible" and in doing so, spent almost all the $20 billion the budget saved. Share on twitter. by Phillip Coorey. Last week's big-spending federal budget has rendered the government ... Opinion polls improve for Coalition after budget hit the mark, Andrew Robb says Newspoll: Budget win for voters, economy … and Tony Abbott Small business cash makes big gain with voters |