Luke Gosling (Solomon, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Today marks 12 months since the Albanese Labor government announced our cost-of-living top-up tax cuts for 14 million Australians. We want Australians to earn more and to keep more of what they earn. Tomorrow marks 12 months since the coalition voted against these tax cuts in this House, a decision made by the Leader of the Opposition as shadow Treasurer. 'Great job, well done Angus.' Our government's tax policy is cutting income taxes for every working Australian this year and next year. Helping Australians with the cost of living is our No. 1 priority while building a better future for all Australians.

That's why we have also cut student debt, cut the cost of PBS medicines, delivered the largest investment in bulk-billing in Medicare's history, cut 30 per cent off home batteries to lower power bills, supported apprentices with a $10,000 bonus and introduced paid prac for nursing, teaching, social work and midwifery students. While we're focused on delivering cost-of-living relief, the Liberals and Nationals—those opposite—are still focused on themselves. They have not changed. Labor is delivering; the Albanese Labor government is delivering. The Liberals—those on that side—are completely divided, and Australians deserve better.

Sharon Claydon (Newcastle, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I remind the member for Solomon and all members following to use correct titles when referring to people in this chamber.