Matt Burnell (Spence, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

It is a true shame that today we are discussing the successes of the Albanese government since winning the 2025 election, given we're only limited to 90 seconds to speak. So, even though I can go on for hours, I'll have to cut a long story short.

In my electorate of Spence we've seen many positive changes in the last six months. The people of Virginia now have a door-to-door Australia Post service, which is a massive win for the families and businesses of the town. The nearly 20,000 students in the north with a student debt will see, on average, $5,000 disappear after the 20 per cent HECS cuts were legislated. The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is a roaring success, with my community installing more than 1,100 installations—the fifth-most of any electorate in the country. And this month saw the delivery of five per cent home deposits. How good is all of that? Believe me: the work will not stop there.

While we're focused on delivering real outcomes, what do those opposite do? They divide, they disagree and they take pot shots from social media while wondering what headline they can manufacture for themselves. While the 94 Labor members and ministers in this chamber are focused on delivering for Australia, the same cannot be said for the divided, divisive lot opposite me.

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