Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) | Hansard source

Perhaps the two of you would like a debate by yourselves in the Senate? What do you reckon?

The other point I'd make, Senator, is that it is important to continue to work to improve people's economic position. I would make the point that annual nominal wages have gone above three per cent for 15 quarters in a row. That is the longest streak in more than a decade and a half. I don't believe they grew above three per cent under the coalition, and we all know the coalition's position on minimum wages.

The gender gap is at an all-time low. I know, Senator Canavan, you yourself, in particular, have made comments where you were somewhat dismissive of the gender pay gap, but narrowing it actually means better outcomes for women across this country.

We do understand Australians are under pressure, which is why the government has focused on cost-of-living relief, including tax cuts for every Australian taxpayer this year and next year, as well as the working tax offset and instant tax deduction. (Time expired)