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

I would be delighted to, Senator Sheldon. Isn't it interesting that Senator Cash, who usually has a lot to say in question time—she's very busy over there talking about very important matters of opposition right now—when we bring out the fact that she's written to the New South Wales Liberal Party, saying that it has 'several good ideas that align with the coalition's approach to industrial relations'—

Oh, you are here, Senator Cash. What we know about those policies that Senator Cash has endorsed is that they would remove minimum pay and conditions for truckies, nurses, schoolteachers, Australian Federal Police officers, shop assistants, early childhood educators and coalmine workers.

In contrast to that, on Monday 1 July, 2.6 million workers in Australia will see their pay increase as a result of the Albanese government's action and the Fair Work Commission decision. Every taxpayer, not just some, will receive a tax cut, and there will be $300 off every power bill for every household. Under Labor, you'll earn more and keep more of what you earn. Under the Liberals, you'll work more for less. (Time expired)