Llew O'Brien (Wide Bay, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Ask yourself if you feel better off compared to 2½ years ago. I bet the answer is no. The answer is no because the Albanese Labor government's bad decisions are crippling our country. It's no because of Labor's homegrown inflation disaster. It's no because of Labor's 18 per cent increase in the cost of living. It's no because of Labor's six quarters of negative growth, putting us in the longest per capita recession in 50 years. It's no because productivity has nosedived 6.3 per cent and we're paying 23.5 per cent more in personal income tax. It's no because Labor promised a $275 reduction in our power bills, but instead electricity is up 22 per cent. It's no because gas is up 34 per cent, insurance is up 18 per cent and savings are down 10.2 per cent. It's no because Labor has given us the worst six months of business insolvencies on record. It's no because mortgages have tripled. It's no because Labor wanted to divide our nation. It's no because Labor's economic, energy, immigration and industrial relations policies are driving up inflation and stretching household budgets to breaking point. Under Labor, our living standards have plummeted. It's no because Labor has failed the Australian people.