House debates

Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Statements by Members

Labor Government

1:49 pm

Photo of Cassandra FernandoCassandra Fernando (Holt, Australian Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

Lobster, caviar and steak tartare—this is the bill that the taxpayer will be footing for under Peter Dutton's economic plan. While the Liberals plan to hand out tax cuts to the wealthy and fund luxurious lunches for business owners, Labor is delivering real relief to working Australians, especially those in the outer suburbs who are feeling the pain of cost-of-living pressures.

Unlike the Liberals, we understand what families in Holt and across Australia are going through. That's why Labor has delivered a tax cut for every single taxpayer, $300 in Commonwealth energy bill relief and cheaper child care. Labor has wiped billions off student debt, delivered pay rises for aged-care workers and early childhood educators, delivered fee-free TAFE and—that's not all—delivered cheaper medicines. Every one of these policies is making a difference to families in our community, and every single one of these policies has been opposed by Peter Dutton.

The contrast is clear—

Photo of Sharon ClaydonSharon Claydon (Newcastle, Australian Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I was going to let you run your course, but that is twice you've now offended the standing order. When you are referring to a sitting member of this parliament, you must use their correct title, and your time has now expired.