Murray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Rennick, for confirming that the opposition's policy is to continue to oppose energy rebates. Thank you for confirming that, Senator Rennick. Unlike the opposition, the Albanese government's No. 1 priority is addressing inflation and cost-of-living pressures. That's why we are delivering targeted relief without adding to inflation. We're delivering energy price relief rebates to more than five million households and one million small businesses, to provide hundreds of dollars off bills. These will benefit eligible households by up to $500 and small businesses by up to $650 in total per year and are credited to power bills throughout the year. For households receiving rebates, bill increases in most jurisdictions have been completely offset and have decreased by up to 18 per cent for the most vulnerable Australians.

Of course, not everyone in this chamber voted for that energy bill relief. When we voted for cheaper energy, Peter Dutton and the coalition said no. When we voted for cleaner energy, Peter Dutton and the coalition said no. But, when it comes to cost-of-living relief, Labor says yes. (Time expired)