Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

We stand by the inflation forecasts that are outlined in our budget. They incorporate the decisions that we have taken in this budget, Again, we'll hear from the Leader of the Opposition tonight about whether there are any decisions that he supports or whether he's going to continue with his negativity and no plan for the country by voting no to everything, including the $300 energy bill relief. That energy bill relief will put downward pressure on inflation, as will the assistance we're providing through Commonwealth rent assistance, which was overlooked by those opposite. You didn't really care about the people who rely on Commonwealth rent assistance when you were in government. We have increased it twice in two years, the first time that that's been done in 30 years. That provides much-needed assistance to those households and puts downward pressure on inflation. We're also capping the price of medicines so those who rely on medicines won't have any increased costs there. We're focused on the people, focused on the economic challenges that we face and focused on the future.