Senate debates

Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Matters of Public Importance

Housing

5:35 pm

Photo of Sue LinesSue Lines (President) Share this | Hansard source

A letter has been received from Senator Bragg:

Pursuant to standing order 75, I propose that the following matter of public importance be submitted to the Senate for discussion:

The Albanese Labor Government's high taxing and high spending strategy is killing the Great Australian Dream of owning a home, their hapless policies have been widely recognised as ineffective, and interest rates staying higher for longer is placing even more pressure on Australian families who are already doing it tough.

Is the proposal supported?

More than the number of senators required by the standing orders having risen in their places—

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