Sussan Ley
Leader of the Opposition
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Ted O’Brien
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Michaelia Cash
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
Anne Ruston
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
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Today’s rate rise is not an accident.
It is the direct consequence of Labor’s addiction to spending, which has kept inflation higher for longer and left the Reserve Bank with no choice but to keep tightening.
Australians are paying the price for Labor’s choices. Not just in higher mortgage rates, but also lower real wages, rising tax bills, and soaring prices for everyday essentials.
This is Labor’s cost of living crisis. When Labor spends, Australians pay.
Feb 3
Australia is heading in the wrong direction under Labor.
Feb 3
Australians are paying the price for Labor’s mismanagement of the economy.
Feb 3
Under Labor, the cost of living crisis is getting worse, not better.
Feb 3
Albanese Government policy is driving inflation. Labor’s refusal to curb its spending is hurting Australians.
When the Liberals were last in government, inflation averaged just 2.1 per cent. It’s now at 4 per cent.
That’s why households have been hit with 13 rate rises in less than four years – with today’s increase the latest blow.
Feb 3
Today`s interest rate hike is a heavy blow for millions of Australians already under pressure.
It did not have to happen.
Labor’s reckless spending has kept inflation higher for longer, pushing up the cost of everything from the weekly shop to the mortgage.
Despite the warnings, they kept spending and kept borrowing.
That is not serious economic management.
When Labor spends, Australians pay.
Feb 3
Labor have nobody to blame but themselves for the inflation surge Australians are experiencing.
Feb 3
Under Labor, Australia’s inflation rate is higher than every major advanced economy.
Feb 3
My team and I are focused and determined to hold the Albanese Government to account.
Their reckless spending has pushed inflation higher and families are paying the price at the checkout and on their power bills.
This is Labor’s cost of living crisis. They spend, prices rise. Australians pay.
Feb 2
The higher government spending is, the higher rates need to go to bring inflation down.
Feb 2
Labor’s inflationary spending is leaving Australians behind.
Home ownership feels unachievable, bills are rising, and many of us are forced to work harder just to get by.
We must create an Australia that rewards hard work, lowers inflation, and empowers its citizens.
That’s the Australia I’m working to build.
Feb 2
At the outset of a new Parliamentary term, and in the 125th year of our Commonwealth, we Parliamentarians gather at the @awmemorial to remember and reflect.
This place reminds us of the true cost of war. There’s a reason Parliament and the Cabinet room were built in the direct line of sight to the seat of our national soul – so that we in Parliament may never forget the sacrifices of those who answered the call to serve. They served so that we may live and work in this great country free from tyranny.
We thank them. We remember them. Lest we forget.
Feb 2
Official data confirms what families see every week: under Labor, the cost of living crisis is getting worse, not better.
Essentials are surging, driven by Labor’s spending.
Government spending is growing 13 times faster than we expected.
In fact, it’s at its highest level outside of a recession in 40 years.
This is not sustainable. It will result in higher taxes and higher prices for all Australians.
Because when Labor spends, Australians always pay.
Feb 2
Labor has failed to manage their home-grown inflation crisis, and Australians are paying the price.
Feb 2
Australians were promised relief but are now being asked to brace for more hip-pocket pain.
Feb 2
Labor’s spending has blown out from 24% to 27% of GDP, the highest level outside a recession in nearly 40 years.
Feb 2
Today, we’re announcing a comprehensive deregulation agenda to get Australia’s economy moving again.
At its core is slashing government red tape that’s holding back growth, investment, and innovation.
Less red tape will mean our tradies, farmers and businesses can spend less time dealing with government and more time creating, growing and trading.
Since coming to office, Labor has introduced thousands of new regulations and hundreds of new laws, adding billions of dollars in compliance costs.
The Liberal Party knows Australia’s economic recovery won’t come from Canberra writing more rules – it will come from backing Australians to take risks, start businesses, build homes and create jobs.
That’s exactly what we’re going to do.
Feb 1
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