Helen Polley (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

What an opportunity I have today after that rambling from the senator opposite. If those on the opposition benches over there really cared about the cost of living, they would not have voted against every measure of relief that this government has put forward through this chamber. Let's be clear: what's really got them riled up is that historic legislation, the closing the loopholes bill, passed the Senate today. Why? Because they do not believe in fairer workplaces. They do not believe in fair pay. They do not support workers' rights to be safe at work. They have had lots of opportunities to support Australian workers, but they haven't. This is all because of the labour-hire loophole. Wage theft will finally be made a crime, and workers will benefit from safer workplaces across this country. The reforms have been 18 months in the making.