Gabriel Ng (Menzies, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Last week in Menzies, I was out doorknocking, and I spoke with a young family. Both parents were working, doing their best to stay ahead of rising costs, and they told me that every dollar they had would make a difference. That's why the Albanese Labor government's tax cuts matter—one this year and one next year. In Menzies, around 86,000 taxpayers will be receiving a tax cut, with an average benefit of $2,708 a year, or about $52 a week. That is money back in the pockets of locals to help with groceries, bills, school expenses, and yesterday marked one year since the now leader of the opposition said the coalition would oppose tax cuts for every taxpayer, just as they've opposed every cost-of-living measure we put in place to help hardworking Australians.

The Liberal Party's election review, which was so atrocious they tried to hide it, found that the former member for Dickson was one of the least popular leaders ever. It's hard to imagine how they would do worse. Well, the Liberal Party decided to keep digging. The now leader of the opposition was the architect of their economic policies. As the shadow Treasurer, he went to the election promising higher taxes and bigger deficits. When it came to economic policy, the cupboard was bare. Their big idea was taxpayer funded long lunches for bosses. While those opposite oppose lower taxes and cost-of-living relief, we're going on with making sure Australians can earn more and keep more— (Time expired)

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