Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

We know Australians have been under pressure from the cost of living, which is why we are delivering responsible cost-of-living relief, despite the opposition of Mr Dutton and the Liberal Party and the National Party—like Labor's tax cuts. You see, the Liberals won't tell Australians what essential services they'll cut but they have made it crystal clear they're not going to cut Australian taxes.

It's incredible how quickly Mr Taylor was to jump out of the gates to say no! In one of his recent disastrous interviews, the shadow Treasurer managed to say no to supporting everything, including his own leader. I would have thought it would be easy for him to rule out he was gunning for the leadership. He can say no to tax cuts for hardworking Australians but can't say no to a promotion! And now the Liberals are telling the media the message is, 'Leave him alone.' Leave poor Mr Taylor alone. Maybe he needs space for a clear run.

Australians can't risk a Liberal government, whether it's led by Mr Dutton or Mr Taylor. They'll cut everything but your taxes. (Time expired)