Madonna Jarrett (Brisbane, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Liberals confirming that they'd vote against Labor's tax cuts for all working Australians. What a day that was! If anyone still needs proof that the Liberals are not on their side, there it is. When those opposite come into this House and they scream from the rafters about cost-of-living pressures, just remember that it's just a show. While households were under pressure, the Liberals chose to abandon you and give their corporate mates a big tax cut instead. But we know that getting more money in your pocket really does make a big difference. It makes it easier for students, carers, mums, dads and others to put food on the table and pay their bills.

We know Australians are doing it tough at the moment, and that's why our No. 1 priority is the cost of living and helping Australians with the cost of living. Last year, while those opposite were divided amongst themselves, this government got on and ensured 14 million Australian taxpayers received a tax cut. This came on top of other cost-of-living measures. We've delivered cheaper medicines, GP for free, student debt cuts, energy bill relief and more.

This is responsible and meaningful hip-pocket help for households across the country. While those opposite remain in an identity crisis, this government's getting on with the job and looking after Australians. While the LNP get behind their rich mates, the Labor government gets behind everyday working Australians.

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