Nita Green (Queensland, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On 1 July every Australian worker will get a tax cut, and 84 per cent will get a bigger tax cut under Labor. That's because our government is working hard to ensure that Australian workers earn more and keep more of what they earn. No matter how much you make, if you pay tax in this country, you will keep more of what you earn under this Labor government.

We are ensuring that hardworking individuals and families receive the support they need to navigate the challenges of everyday life. What that means to Australian workers is that sparkies, truckies, nurses and early childhood educators are just some of the workers who will stand to benefit from these tax changes. Whether you're a mine worker in Rocky or a cafe worker in Cairns, you will get a tax cut on 1 July because of the Labor government.

We are putting more money back in the pockets of hardworking Australians. We will ensure that 85 per cent of regional Queenslanders see a boost under this proposal.

These tax cuts are not isolated measures. They build on targeted relief while not adding to inflation. Already we have delivered electricity bill relief, made medicines cheaper and made it easier to see a doctor. On 1 July, every Australian taxpayer will receive a tax cut because—

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

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