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ON THE STREET: YOUR SAY ON THE 2013 FEDERAL BUDGET
Kathleen Wild, 24, Brisbane
"Small derailments get reported as massive shortfalls. It's a bit frustrating. (There's) not a lot of perspective".
Andrew Patterson, 70, Cardiff Heights
"(It's) pretty fair. (It's) good they took away the baby bonus. Pleased they're budgeting for NDIS and Gonski... I think it's important for Australia".
Gael Davies, 71, The Hill
"I didn't pay all that much attention. I think... we are going to benefit in the long run".
Rachel and Greg Smith, Newcastle
"People have survived without the baby bonus before".
Lauren Bates, 17 & Adam Smith, 20
"It does get wasted. I don't think (the budget) is spent wisely".
Robert, 19, East Maitland
"I think we're getting ripped off. Everything is going to change in September. (I'm) not happy overall".
Peter, 42, New Lambton
"I suffer from schizophrenia. I'm on a disability pension. (My) tablets are paid for by the government".
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