The Coalition is out selling the budget -and preparing to begin negotiations with the Opposition and cross-bench senators to pass key measures.

Labor’s already indicated it’ll support the small business package but won’t back cuts to the family tax benefit to pay for childcare reforms.

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says Labor needs to start considering the interests of the nation.

Gary Adshead spoke with Finance Minister Mathias Cormann and Shadow Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh.