Jim Chalmers (Rankin, Australian Labor Party, Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

The point I'm making is that this side of the House works through issues in a collegiate, considered and methodical way. We do what we can to find the best way through and, overwhelmingly, to deliver for the working people of this country, who send us here to represent them and their interests. The shadow Treasurer is here for a little pat on the head at 'Sky after dark' or a little tickle on the tummy on page 13 of the Australian.

We are here for the outcomes, because it's the outcomes that really matter. We're here to deliver for working people, and that's what we're doing. Because of our efforts—and this is what really offends them—more Australians are working, more Australians are earning more, more Australians are keeping more of what they earn, and more Australians will retire with more. That's because we are delivering. They are divided, they are divisive and they are in disarray—and that's the difference.

Honourable members interjecting—

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