Tom French (Moore, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

There's a difference between the Labor Party that helps Australians through tough times—Labor is easing the cost of living the right way, with lower taxes for all Australians, free TAFE courses, cheaper child care, fairer wages and real relief for Australians doing it tough. We are united in delivering for all Australians. Meanwhile those cooking across the aisle—the far right and the further right—pretend to fight for ordinary Australians. Here's the difference: they cut wages, we cut bills. That's Labor's idea of balance. Every time we invest in skills and opportunity, those opposite invest in outrage; every time we help Australians get ahead, they hold another press conference; and, every time the country moves forward, they shout, 'Stop, let's go back!' I am sorry to tell you the only good thing about the 1950s was the ability to buy a house on a single income. Australians deserve grown-up government focused on Australian households, not headline politics. Labor's building opportunity. Those opposite are always complaining about problems and then voting against the solutions. I'm looking at you, Member for Canning. The far right blames, the far right complains, and now we are here getting on with the job. The difference couldn't be clearer. (Time expired)

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