Julian Simmonds (Ryan, Liberal National Party) Share this | Hansard source

How good is Australia, how good are Australians and how good is the 2020-21 Morrison budget? The work that Australians did throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the sacrifices that they made and the commitment that they showed to their fellow Australians was truly remarkable. That has meant that we, Australia, Australians, are the envy of the world when it comes to managing the COVID-19 pandemic, and now we are on the road to recovery. The measures the Treasurer outlined in this year's budget show our plan has secured that recovery and cemented our future prosperity.

We just heard the contribution from the member for Lilley where she talked for a long time about the woes and ills of the Labor Party and the desire for us to hand over power to the Labor Party, never mind those pesky elections. The 2021 budget delivered by the Treasurer was all about Australians—what they have achieved, what they want to continue to achieve and the economic recovery, what they want to continue to achieve for their families and how we, as a government, can lock in the hard-fought gains that they have won.

I want to take this opportunity to thank my community, in particular in the electorate of Ryan, for the part that they played in helping to make sure we are in the great position that we are in today but also talk about how the Morrison government's budget is working with them to deliver the opportunities that I know they are working hard for.

Starting with the families in my electorate, I gave a commitment to them that I would work every day to make sure that they got ahead, and, as part of the Morrison government, we are delivering on this promise. Around 60,200 taxpayers in Ryan will benefit from tax relief of up to $2,745 this year, because we, on this side of the House, fundamentally believe to our bootstraps that you should get to keep more of what you earn and that you are best placed to make the choices for your family. And the best way to do that is you keep more of the money that you have worked so hard for in your pocket. It is a fundamental divide between us and the Labor Party. Do not be under any misapprehension: the MPs on the other side of the chamber from the Labor Party are hedging their bets about whether or not they will support the legislated tax cuts that will remove the 37 cent bracket. It's already legislated. It's there. The tax cut is on the way. Under this government, you will keep more of what you earn. But the Labor MPs are desperate to hang on to more of your money—

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