The federal government has defended making millions of Aussies wait to learn if $16bn will be wiped from their student debts.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the 2025-26 Budget on February 1, with a focus on education, healthcare, and potential tax relief for the middle class.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 on Saturday, highlighting the government's ...

In this live blog, senior editors for Economy and Business at The Indian Express provide updates from the Budget speech with an explanation of the provisions and what they mean for you.