House debates Questions without Notice

Cost of Living

Tuesday, 1 August 2023 House of Representatives

Amanda Rishworth

Amanda Rishworth Kingston, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Social Services

2:20 pm

This package forms a part of the Albanese government's carefully calibrated action to provide cost-of-living support to Australians doing it tough. That's why it is terribly disappointing to see the opposition's position yesterday to reject the $40 boost for many working-age and student payments. Many people would be scratching their heads and wondering why the coalition don't want to provide—

Honourable members interjecting—

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