Josh Dolega (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) | Link to this | Hansard source

Crikey! One Nation often claims that they stand with the everyday, hardworking Australians. But, just like it is for the Liberals and the Nationals, the real test is not what they say but how they vote. Standing up for working Australians is reflected in actions, not in cheap slogans. When parliament votes on higher wages, stronger workplace rights and protecting penalty rates, One Nation always votes with the Liberals and Nationals to say no.

In 2023, we introduced laws to deliver same job, same pay and to make wage theft illegal and to stop labour-hire workers from being undercut and rorted. Of course, yet again, the three white, right-wing parties over there—the uniparty—voted against these reforms. In 2024, we closed loopholes and made it easier for casuals to become permanent employees. We introduced the right to disconnect. We established minimum standards for gig workers. Once again, the right-wing uniparty said no. In March 2025, Labor legislated free TAFE, helping Australians to gain the skills for jobs in areas like nursing and aged care and construction. The uniparty said no. Just last week, Labor delivered a tax cut for every Australian taxpayer. And what do you know? They voted no. Time and time again, when parliament has voted on higher wages, stronger workplace rights, apprenticeships, or cost-of-living relief, the right-wing parties vote against everyday Australians.

So here's the issue: if they oppose higher wages, they call workers lazy. They are against strengthening workers' rights. They're against penalty rates. They are against supporting apprentices. Who's interests are they really serving? Definitely not the battlers' or the workers' but, instead, those of the billionaires who are showering them with cash and gifts. Shame.