Member for Mallee Andrew Broad said no lollies would be given away in the budget.

“The region has already scored with money for the Wimmera weather radar and the Murray Basin Rail Project,” he said.

“There will probably be projects that go into a contingency fund, which will be announced during the election campaign.

“That’s what a budget should be – a framework to reward endeavours.”

Mr Broad said the budget would include money for education.

“That will be particularly aimed at improving student learning, rather than just a grant,” he said.

“Numeracy and literacy is an issue in the Wimmera, so it will be aimed at improving those skills.”

Mr Broad said the budget would also include changes to small businesses and a wine tax reform.

“Changes to small businesses could benefit Wimmera grain growers, especially if they have a good year,” he said.

Mr Broad said he expected the election campaign would kick off at the weekend.

Mr Morrison said this year’s federal budget was about ensuring Australia can make the economic transition from the mining investment boom.

He said changes in the tax system would be delivered in the budget, to support businesses to save and reinvest.

“The budget, I'll hand down is a national economic plan for jobs and growth for a stronger economy,” he said.

“It's not a typical budget.

“This is not a time to be throwing money around, you have to spend money wisely and you have to target it.

“We’ll afford the things that need to be afforded in health and education.”