Sam Rae (Hawke, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The Albanese Labor government's economic plan is about one thing—helping Australians earn more and keep more of what they earn. Every day, this side of the House works tirelessly to reduce household costs, bring down inflation and put more money in the pockets of working Australians. This week has been no different.

On Tuesday we opened applications for Commonwealth funding to deliver the long overdue 15 per cent pay rise to early childhood educators, including those supporting over 30,000 families in my electorate of Hawke. Yesterday the Minister for Communications introduced crucial legislation to keep the NBN in public hands, ensuring fast, reliable and, most importantly, affordable internet for all Australians now and into the future. And just this morning the Treasurer introduced legislation to reform our merger rules, boosting competition and putting downward pressure on prices, particularly in the supermarket sector. This follows last week's announcement of a funding boost to the ACCC to crack down on supermarkets and make sure our shoppers get a fair price at the check-out.

These are the latest steps in a long line of actions that this government has taken to support Australian households, from tax cuts, energy bill relief and increased childcare subsidies to more bulk-billing and real wage growth, all while delivering consecutive budget surpluses. Only the Albanese Labor government can deliver for working Australians, helping them to earn more and keep more of what they earn.

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