Joanne Ryan (Lalor, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise today to condemn this government and its unfair tax plan for Australia. This is an arrogant and out-of-touch government, led by an arrogant and out-of-touch Prime Minister.

It is no surprise that the highest percentage of people earning over $180,000 in this country live in Wentworth, North Sydney, Warringah, Curtin, Kooyong, Higgins and Bradfield—all up there, at 10 per cent or more. Conversely, most electorates that have one per cent or less of constituents who earn over 180 kay would be electorates that we, on this side, represent. But I think there are a few over there who need to get hold of some data, because they're in for a shock! The electorates of Farrer, Forde, Casey, McMillan, Maranoa, Wannon, Wright, Hinkler, Lyne, Grey, Mallee, Murray, New England, Cowper, Riverina and Barker all reflect the same percentage as my electorate of Lalor—only one per cent of their constituents and residents earn over $180,000. They need to talk to their Prime Minister and tell him that they're not just being unfair to this side of the House; they're being unfair to most Australians. Most Australians will be better off under the Labor tax plan. Most Australians will be better off under Bill Shorten.

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