QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Mr PIKE (Bowman) (14:54): My question is to the Prime Minister. John and Cheryl from my electorate have told me, 'If the cost of living isn't bad enough already, Labor's change to private health rebates is another burden that will add at least $1,000 to our annual health bill.' Prime Minister, let that sink in—an extra $1,000 for an elderly couple already struggling with their bills.

Why do Australians like John and Cheryl have to be punished with a new $11 billion tax grab just because Labor can't control its spending?