Here's what Paterson MP Bob Baldwin had to say about the budget:
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With this budget there will be a push for people to contribute to our economy rather than take from it.
The Hunger Medical Research Foundation will benefit from the $20 billion which will be collected over the forward estimates.
It’s the biggest amount ever budgeted for medical research in Australia.
It’s to find cures for diseases like cancer for the benefit of our parents, our children and friends.
Mr Baldwin said the budget would honour his $60,000 commitment to a Wallalong skate park and $16 million over the forward estimates toward upgrades on the Bucketts Way.