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House of RepresentativesThursday 12 February 2026

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Ms ALDRED (Monash) (14:45): My question is to the Prime Minister. Mother of three Pushpanjali told the Herald Sun that Labor's interest rate rises have 'already affected us three times.' She said: 'My kids used to do swimming, karate and soccer, but now they only go to swimming because the three activities were out of our budget. It's like we are just living our lives to pay the mortgage and nothing else.' Meanwhile, the Clean Energy Regulator is looking to spend $411,500 to upgrade fancy meeting rooms.

Prime Minister, when Australians are being asked to tighten their belts, why can't this Labor government?

SourceHouse of Representatives, Thursday 12 February 2026 — official recordTA-260212-house-56c3a908e359:s116