Senate debates
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Statements by Senators
Budget
1:30 pm
Bridget McKenzie (Victoria, National Party, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development) Share this | Hansard source
Labor's fifth budget has again ignored the silent cry for help from Australian families who are struggling with the cost of living, the lack of relief in the budget, higher mortgages and the enormous challenges and joys of raising young children. I'm not sure what's worse from Labor: the gaslighting or the lying. Families are making tough decisions every day, not just about how to balance the budget and keep a roof over their heads but about how many children—
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