Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

The answer to that is no. I would say to those opposite that this budget is about making sure that generations of the future get a fair go. That's what it's about. We've already noticed them saying no to that. We have taken responsible decisions in this budget in a whole range of areas, whether it be in tax reform, spending restraint, our fiscal strategy, our investments in housing or relief to make a difference for people.

I will take the interjection on housing because I think it's important to let everyone know that those opposite didn't even have a housing policy. They didn't even have a housing minister. The issues we are dealing with on the supply side are a combination of factors, but a big part of that is the fact that those opposite did nothing for more than a decade when it came to housing.

The housing package in this budget delivers more housing. It works in partnership with the states and territories to deliver more housing. There is more housing delivered in this budget. It deals, for the first time, with the significant challenge of the intersection of tax policy or tax arrangements and the housing industry and how that's working for young people. We on this side of the chamber want to ensure that younger generations are not locked out and forever destined to life in the rental market if they want to own their own home. That's what we're about—making sure that younger generations have that opportunity, that they are not locked out forever. This budget delivers on that. We look forward to your support.