Jodie Belyea (Dunkley, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Delivering cost-of-living relief is the No. 1 priority of the Albanese Labor government—a government that has spent the last 2½ years working for Australians. We know people are doing it tough, and that's why we've acted to help all Australians. This government has delivered tax cuts for every taxpayer. Our fairer tax cuts are helping with the cost of living, ensuring people keep more of what they earn. On top of this, every household is getting $300 off their power bill, and one million small businesses are getting a $325 rebate. We've made medicines cheaper and allowed 60-day dispensing, and this decision is very popular in my electorate of Dunkley. The cost of PBS medications has been frozen, meaning no-one will pay more than $31.60 for a script. We've helped families out by making child care cheaper. Out-of-pocket expenses are dropping to $4.22 an hour in the June quarter, which is excellent for families in my community.

The Albanese Labor government has done more for the people of this country than the opposition. We have been exceptional in looking after the people who are doing it tough in our communities, including across communities like Dunkley. I am very excited to be an MP for Dunkley with this government and to be amongst the 53 per cent of women that make it up, which is exceptional.