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

Good governments deliver change from the ground up. On this side of the House we know that everyday Aussies are doing it tough. That's why, when a good government—a Labor government—steps up to the crease to fight the cost of living, we direct our efforts to everyday Aussies who need it most. That's why Labor delivered a tax cut that helps every Australian, putting an average of $1,217 back into pockets of workers in my community. That's why Labor shaved $300 off power bills, froze medicine costs, opened urgent care clinics around the country and made education more affordable. That's what good governments too.

There is one man in this place, the Leader of the Opposition, who would deny this relief to the families who need it most; who would prefer to see the 67,000 people in my electorate go without their tax cut, and would call for an election to make this happen; who has consistently voted against good policy to improve livelihoods of households across this country; and who has tried to shoot down boosts to Medicare, education and housing. Instead of helping you, this Leader of the Opposition offers an alternative—a $1.6 billion tax funded scheme to give bosses a free lunch. While the Leader of the Opposition is setting a banquet table for his mates, Labor is focused on a better future for Australians.