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

The Albanese Labor government is getting on with the things that matter: boosting wages, cutting taxes and bringing inflation under control. Working Australians have always been able to count on a Labor government to champion their rights, secure better conditions and fight for fairer pay.

We're funding a 15 per cent wage increase for early childhood education workers and care workers. To ensure that this benefits both workers and families, services receiving this increase will cap their fees, lifting wages while lowering costs for parents. We're also strengthening protections for workers by closing loopholes that allow for underpayment and unfair practices. We've introduced world-leading minimum workplace standards for gig workers on digital platforms—such as rideshare drivers and food delivery riders—because everyone has a right to stability, no matter where they work.

Our focus has always been on real wage growth for those that need it most—unlike the opposition, who never once argued for a real wage increase while they were in charge of Australia. We're delivering wage rises; we're delivering tax cuts for every taxpayer. Labor will always fight for working Australians. We want Australians to earn more and keep more of what they earn.

Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members' statements has concluded.