Emma Husar (Lindsay, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

They think that they are above the law. The people of Lindsay are offering them some fresh inspiration. That $122 million could go a long way, and my constituents offer some free advice to those opposite. Overwhelmingly, they want $122 million spent on health, education, domestic violence resources and disability services, and affordable housing wouldn't go astray either. That $122 million could buy 175 houses for families in Penrith. Cassandra Way, Shell O'Mal and Becky Bailey wanted funds for teachers and nurses. More teachers would be a great idea, and $122 million would provide 1,906 New South Wales public teachers on an average salary of $64,000. Sharon Carter and Katie Fahey supported more funds for specialised teachers and assistance for children with disabilities. That $122 million would go a long way towards establishing and servicing the needs of the women's community shelters. People like Sharon Levy, Bec Jarett and Natalie Felvy would agree, and they are heading up my amazing committee. Do you know what else they say? They say, 'How about politicians'—who are paid very, very well, I might add—'get on with it and do the job that they're actually paid to do: respect the Constitution, respect the job and the position they hold and let the free vote pass this parliament.'

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