New budget rules allow Treasurer to boost spending on big projects

By James Massola, Peter Martin
Updated April 27 2017 - 9:44pm, first published 4:02pm

Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison are preparing the ground for a boost in infrastructure spending in the May budget, with the Treasurer to unveil budget changes that will enable him to borrow for worthwhile projects without endangering a return to surplus.

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