STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

Mr BURNELL (Spence) (13:46): 'Twas the night before delivery, and all through the House not a creature was stirring, not even those in their five per cent deposit houses. When the calendar turns to 1 July tomorrow, the following changes will come into effect. Working Australians will wake up with another round of tax cuts, keeping more of what they earn, which will help ease cost-of-living pressures.

Families will gain greater security through the continued expansion of paid parental leave, moving us closer to six months of support for new parents. Workers will receive higher minimum and award wages because a fair day's work continues to deserve a fair day's pay. Small businesses will have the certainty of a permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off.

Everyone will benefit from stronger investment in our public hospitals alongside permanent Medicare urgent care clinics that make it easier to receive treatment close to home. More women will have access to specialised endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics, ensuring conditions that have been overlooked for far too long receive the attention they deserve. Veterans will be supported through a dedicated veteran wellbeing agency, recognising that those who have served our nation deserve coordinated care and lifelong support.

While those opposite remain divided on who should lead their party or whether they require a glam-up or a makeover, we will continue to deliver change and a better tomorrow for every Australian.