STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

Ms BERRY (Whitlam) (13:58): I rise to support the reforms contained in the budget. This budget is designed to deliver fairer outcomes for Australian workers and aspiring homeowners. This budget will build on the tax cuts we've already delivered and further reduce the tax burden for over 13 million workers.

That's teachers, nurses, tradies, aged-care workers, disability support workers, early childhood educators and all Australians who work hard for their wages. The coalition opposed our tax cuts last year, a move that was soundly rejected by millions of Australians across the country, and we urge those opposite not to make the same mistake again. This budget will make it easier for Australians to buy their own home.

For too long too many Australians have been locked out of the housing market. The challenge of housing affordability is a massive issue in our community, and there is widespread acceptance that our housing market is not working, especially for young people aspiring to own their own home. We cannot accept the unfair status quo, which is effectively locking out an entire generation from ever owning their own home.

That is why our government is taking action. This budget will restore hope for thousands of people across the country that they might one day be able to afford their own home— (Time expired) The SPEAKER: In accordance with standing order 43, the time for member statements has concluded.