STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

Ms BRISKEY (Maribyrnong) (13:59): The nurse, the tradie, the early childhood worker—this country couldn't run without them. Right now, too many of them are working harder than ever and feeling like they can't get ahead. Well, in our government, we see them; we hear them.

And today I was proud to support our tax reforms. They will deliver another tax cut to every tradie, every hospo worker, every early childhood educator— Honourable members interjecting— The SPEAKER: Order! Ms BRISKEY: across my electorate and across— The SPEAKER: Order!

No, the member for Maribyrnong will pause. Honourable members interjecting— The SPEAKER: No, we're not having this as a yelling match. This is ridiculous!

I don't know what I've walked into, but everyone's going to remain silent for the remainder of this speech. That is completely unbecoming. People screaming and yelling—what do you think this is?

The member for Maribyrnong will also temper her language, and she will continue. Ms BRISKEY: We believe working people deserve better than grievance, outrage and cheap politics—the shift-worker at Tullamarine; the aged-care worker in Glenroy; the families across Maribyrnong watching every dollar. And they're not just getting a tax cut.

Today, we're also delivering a $1,000 instant tax deduction, putting more money into their pockets. But here's what my community knows: today, those opposite voted against these tax cuts. It's not the first time they've done it.

They've done it before, and they did it again today. But this Albanese Labor government is getting on with the job and delivering them anyway. We are lowering taxes, giving higher wages and giving more people the opportunity to get into their own home.

(Time expired) The SPEAKER: In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members' statements has concluded.