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SenateThursday 14 May 2026

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator PATERSON (Victoria) (14:17): Nineteen-year-old Paula Demetrio said the changes would mean young people can't benefit as much from the shares that they have, leaving them with fewer options to build wealth to save for a deposit due to the Prime Minister's tax hikes. Why is the government closing the door on wealth-building opportunities available to young Australians that he himself was able to benefit from?

Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! The interjections right now, given that I have called order three or four times, are disrespectful to me and to this Senate.

If you want to have a chat with the senator on the other side, do it outside, not now during question time. It is not call and response.

SourceSenate, Thursday 14 May 2026 — official recordTA-260514-senate-3c9bbcf08f80:s120