Cassandra Fernando (Holt, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

My Friday afternoon doorknocks over the past fortnight have been very positive, with people in my community expressing their appreciation for the government's budget measures to address the cost-of-living crisis. They are pleased that, in addition to giving every Australian taxpayer a tax cut, we are helping each household save $300 off their power bills. This will not only help households save $300 over the coming year but will provide support without adding to inflation. Besides direct cost-of-living relief, this budget will mean a single mum in Hampton Park will see the first back-to-back increase to the Commonwealth rent assistance allowance in 30 years. We are investing in Australia, Australian goods and Australian jobs, and the uni students in my community will not be subject to steep HECS indexation.

This is a Labor budget. It is a budget for every Australian. It makes sure that no-one is held back or left behind. It is designed to help people who are under pressure right now while setting Australia up to seize the challenges of the future.

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