Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

The opposition is seeking to put a cruel hoax on Australian people when it comes to housing. Those opposite seem to think that, if they say to the mums and dads, who actually put a roof over the heads of some 25 per cent of the country, 'We'll put up the rents,' that will somehow make housing more affordable. Negative gearing has enabled a roof over the head of a quarter of the country. Those opposite want to take a chainsaw to the housing market at the peak of the housing boom.

Ms Ryan interjecting—

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