Sally Sitou (Reid, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

We've had a beautiful rendition of 'Scar' by Missy Higgins here in parliament. It was the break-up song of my generation. I suggest to the coalition it should be the theme song of their party room, because it's time they broke up. The Nationals have dumped their net zero targets, so I think it's time the Liberals dumped them. Let go of this toxic relationship.

Unlike the shambolic coalition, our commitments to the Australian people remain strong and unwavering. Today marks six months since Australians elected the Albanese Labor government for a second term. In six months we have set an ambitious and achievable climate target of 62 to 70 per cent emissions reduction by 2035, helping us deliver net zero by 2050. We've made it easier for people to buy their first home by expanding the Home Guarantee Scheme. We've delivered reform to our aged-care system, ensuring dignity for older Australians; we've strengthened Medicare, to make it easier for all Australians to see a GP; and we've cut student debt by 20 per cent, to help young Australians get ahead.

Australians asked for a government that would listen and deliver and, six months on, that's exactly what we are doing. Unlike those opposite, we're focused on Australian people not on keeping a toxic relationship together.

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