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

I thank the deputy Shadow Treasurer for his question, because the incentives we were referring to were incentives where people who have had their vaccination would be exempted from various restrictions that might otherwise discourage them. That's what we're talking about. I can tell you what we weren't talking about: we weren't talking about $300 cheques and cash payments made to people who have already had the vaccination, whether it is people of great wealth or otherwise, including himself and myself. He wants to send cheques to all of us as well, Mr Speaker. Australians understand the gravity of this national health crisis. They understand the importance of getting vaccinated, and that's why they're so keen to come forward and do so. The Leader of the Opposition is treating this like a game show. He needs to ensure that, when he puts policies together, they won't be ill-disciplined or ill-informed. He should take the opportunity to ensure that he is across this information, as he should be across all of his policies. What this is shows is that, with this Leader of the Opposition, they have learnt absolutely nothing over their years in opposition. It's hardwired, it's in their DNA, to recklessly spend Australian taxpayers' money. Australians remember their response to the last crisis.

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