Michelle Landry (Capricornia, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Australians are currently struggling through a cost-of-living crisis where living standards have gone backwards. We have seen the worst collapse in living standards in the developed world, with real wages falling and families working harder for less. Life is getting harder for the average person.

Our plan to fix this starts with access to affordable, reliable energy. We must boost energy supply and unlock more Australian gas to bring down prices for households and businesses. The coalition's plan is keeping all options on the table, including nuclear, to ensure our industry remains competitive. The coal sector is an important part of this equation. Australia must reclaim its industrial independence to safeguard our economic future.

When it comes to homeownership, the dream is slipping away for too many. We will relentlessly fight to increase the number of houses being built. Our goal is simple: we want more homes built and more homes owned by Australians so they can have a real stake in our country's future. However, we cannot fix housing without restoring control of our migration program. Since Labor took office, the population has boomed by 1.9 million people, putting immense pressure on our infrastructure. We need an Australians-first approach to homeownership. Our migration settings must match our capacity to house, employ and support people. It is time to restore hope, reward hard work and protect the Australian way of life. Australia is worth fighting for.

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