Matt Burnell (Spence, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

We have builders on this side of the chamber and we have bulldozers across from us, in the form of the Liberals. My electorate of Spence alone showcases what everyday Aussies stand to lose through the destructive, divisive agenda of the opposition leader. The Liberals can't stand the fact that 91 per cent of taxpayers in my community are earning $1,217 more each year, on average, through Labor's tax cuts, because, to the Liberals, that's money which should have gone to the top end of town. The Liberals are breaking education in my community, wanting to shut down 100,000 fee-free TAFE places for everyday Aussies, because, to them, something that's affordable for families has no value. The Liberals are trying their hardest to block fixes to Australia's housing crisis, because, to them, an Aussie family keeping a roof over their heads is a vote lost. The Liberals want to blow up more than 70 per cent of energy generated in South Australia, importing a nuclear culture war that will make prices higher, because, to them, an Aussie who can't pay their bills is a political football in the making.

This destructive behaviour from the Liberals is a trademark of this opposition leader. He will stop at nothing to divide Australians and take away support from those who need it most. But Labor will never stop fighting, and I will never stop fighting for my community.

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

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