Emma Comer (Petrie, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Take Rose, a Redcliffe pensioner who wrote to my office. She fills six scripts a month for arthritis and other health issues. Because of the freeze, she won't see her costs creep up year after year. She can plan her budget, pay her bills and still afford the medicines that keep her healthy and independent. This is the kind of practical, compassionate reform that shows Labor's values in action: looking after those who built this country and making sure they can age with dignity, security and health.

This is the difference a Labor government makes. We don't just talk about fairness; we deliver it. We don't just promise relief; we put it straight back into people's pockets. Whether it's cheaper medicines, stronger Medicare or better wages for workers, Labor is on your side. We're the party that built Medicare, we're the party that's protecting Medicare and we're the party that's making sure that it's stronger than ever for the next generation. This isn't just about dollars. It's about fairness, dignity and peace of mind. It's about standing by the principle that health care should never be an extra burden for those who can least afford it. That's why I'll continue working hard for Petrie and for all Australians, to keep health care accessible.

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