In his Budget, Mr Scullin proposes to take £12,550,000 from the public in new taxes, while Government expenditure is increased by £1,094,303.

Your Budget, Mr Scullin, has left me very sad.
We know the country's needy; we know the times are bad.
We looked for some retrenchment, and measures to that end;
But still for us 'tis pay, pay; for you still spend and spend.

The taxes wax enormous while incomes sadly wane;
But here's a sporting offer we'd have you entertain;
Since soon we can't support it, this burden on our backs,
Suppose you take the income, and let us have the tax.

"Den"
Herald, 10 July 1930, p4