Tom French (Moore, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

In my electorate of Moore, families are feeling the pressure of the cost of living every single day, whether it's mortgages, groceries, energy bills or the cost of raising children. That is why the Albanese Labor government has acted. We have delivered cost-of-living tax cuts to 14 million Australians grounded in a simple principle: Australians should earn more and keep more of what they earn.

We should also be clear about the alternative. Those opposite voted against tax cuts. They've also made it clear that, if elected, they would increase taxes for the same 14 million Australians. The contrast is stark. Our government is cutting taxes for working Australians this year and next. We are focused on easing the cost pressure now while building a stronger economy for the future.

That approach extends beyond tax. We have reduced student debt to support young Australians entering the workforce. We have cut the cost of medicines through the PBS. We have delivered the largest investment in bulk-billing in Medicare's history. We are reducing energy bills with the support for home batteries, and we are backing skills, supporting apprentices with a $10,000 incentive and introducing paid placements for students in critical industries and professions. These are practical measures that make a difference in communities like Moore. While we are focused on delivering cost-of-living relief, those opposite remain focused on themselves.

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