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SenateTuesday 12 May 2026

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:08): As I said in my earlier answer, the budgets are ultimately about priorities and values. One of our values, one of our beliefs, is that young people should get a fair go. Young people should get a fair go.

I know those opposite—led by various leaders', and certainly by Senator Bragg's, views on housing—have consistently opposed everything this government has done on housing supply since we were elected. You have consistently opposed it because you don't actually believe that government has a role in ensuring that the next generation of Australians have access to the same opportunities that all of you have had access to.

Our generation had the opportunity to own our own homes. We actually think that should be the legacy to pass down to every generation of Australians. This is a government who actually wants to do something about it.

For four years, you have consistently broken your position on— (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Cash, second supplementary?

SourceSenate, Tuesday 12 May 2026 — official recordTA-260512-senate-e62ae0e7f193:s125