In 1918, after four years of catastrophic world war, an armistice took effect. The guns ceased. The fighting ended. The slaughter stopped. From that exact moment when silence gripped the battlefield came a sacred tradition of people falling silent too. In the 11th month. On the 11th day. At the 11th hour. A profound national pause. A simple Read More >
Check against delivery Paul – thank you for your introduction. And can I commend you, Dan, and the entire Business Sydney team for what you do. Yes, you advocate on behalf of businesses across Sydney. But you’re also helping to mobilise businesses across the nation at this critical time for our nation. Ladies and gentlemen: Read More >
“The Reserve Bank has been forced to raise interest rates on Australian families and small businesses for the 17th time under the Albanese Labor government because the Taxaholic Treasurer still can’t kick his spending addiction”, said Shadow Treasurer, Tim Wilson. Mr Wilson’s comments come in the wake of the Reserve Bank’s decision to raise the Read More >
FAILING ALBANESE GOVERNMENT EXPOSED The Albanese Government’s disastrous economic policies, wanton spending, lies, broken promises and ideological obsessions have once again been laid bare by the Coalition in Senate Estimates hearings. There were revelations across all portfolios when Coalition Senators focused on the failures of a government that is driving the country in the wrong Read More >
“A rate hike tomorrow would see more than half an average worker’s wage consumed just in serving their mortgage and hit harder than the 17% rates in the 1990s”, said Shadow Treasurer, Tim Wilson. In 1990, interest rates were 17% for the first few months of the year. That period is regularly cited as the Read More >
On Remembrance Day, our nation will pause to honour all Australians who have served, suffered, and sacrificed in wars and military operations for our nation. Remembrance Day is one of the most sacred days on our national calendar. Yet this Remembrance Day, protests have been planned by students and teachers across Australia. Freedom of speech Read More >
“Today’s inflation data confirms the Taxaholic Treasurer’s active inflation agenda is keeping upward pressure on inflation, daring the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates for the 17th time under the Albanese government and forcing up prices for families and small business”, said Shadow Treasurer, Tim Wilson. Mr Wilson’s comments come in the wake of the latest Read More >
Today, the Liberals and Nationals unveil $31 billion in ‘on-budget’ savings. These savings more than fund the plan to index the income tax brackets through the Tax Back Guarantee and give Australians more of their hard-earned money. The savings package, covering the four years from 2028-29 to 2031-32, demonstrates how a future Coalition Government would Read More >
Thank you, Speaker. Can I associate myself with the fine words of the Prime Minister a moment ago. Helen, we’re thinking of you. We’re praying for your swift recovery. My hope, our hope, the nation’s hope, is that you will be back here soon. And when you resume your seat in this Parliament, that will Read More >
E&EO Well, thank you, Michael. But most of all, thank you to all of you for being here. What an incredible crowd. I’m so proud that I can be here with you today, with colleagues from across parliaments, from across parties, all united against this rotten decision. Now, can I say, I am here, you Read More >
E&OE – CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY There’s nothing like it. Thank you for that wonderful welcome, Michaelia. It’s great to be back in the West – a second weekend in a row. If you’ll forgive me, I won’t make it a third weekend. I will be sleeping in the doghouse back at home. But it is Read More >
“Taxaholic Treasurer Jim Chalmers has finally admitted his economic agenda is delivering slower growth and higher unemployment, but rather than undo the damage from his active inflation agenda he continues to stoke inflation through deficits and public spending pushing up interest rates and prices at the supermarket”, said Shadow Treasurer, Tim Wilson. Mr Wilson’s comments Read More >
I am deeply saddened and distressed by the news out of Wangaratta tonight involving Dr Helen Haines MP. I’m praying for Helen and thinking of her family and loved ones. This is a shocking day for our nation. No one should be targeted in this way. Australians will be angry and appalled by the attack Read More >
“The Albanese government has refused to rule out their new small business tax on trusts could hit 60 per cent, sending even more small businesses to the wall and unemployment skyrocketing”, said Shadow Treasurer, Tim Wilson. Mr Wilson’s comments come in the wake of Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino’s disastrous interview on the ABC’s Insiders, where he Read More >
Labour Force data released today shows unemployment hit 4.7% in September, with youth unemployment jumping up to 11.1%, more than double the national rate. Both are at the highest rate seen in 5 years – when the unemployment rate was driven to historic lows under the Coalition’s Government’s pandemic recovery. Earlier this week the IMF Read More >
“Small and family businesses are being handed a bill of up to $13.3 billion for the cost of valuations, advisers and stamp duty because our Taxaholic Treasurer broke his election promise and can’t kick his spending addiction”, said Shadow Treasurer, Tim Wilson. Mr Wilson’s comments come in the wake of the Albanese government introducing its Read More >
A future Coalition Government will scrap climate reporting red tape which is making life harder for Australian businesses. The Liberals and Nationals will today introduce the Treasury Laws Amendment (Scrapping Scope 3) Bill 2026 to the Senate to mandatory Scope 3 emissions reporting and remove Group 3 entities from mandatory sustainability reporting, cutting unnecessary compliance Read More >
“The latest report from the International Monetary Fund has called time on the Albanese government’s economic model, and the Treasurer’s spending addiction, because it is fuelling inflation and higher interest rates”, said Shadow Treasurer, Tim Wilson. Mr Wilson’s comments come in the wake of the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook. The report downgraded Australia’s growth Read More >
E&OE… Thank you, Speaker. And I join the Prime Minister in commemorating the 25th anniversary of Australian service in the war in Afghanistan. In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, in America’s darkest hour, Australia stood by our ally and dear friend. On 14 September, showing moral clarity and leadership, John Howard invoked Read More >
Thank you, Speaker. On 7 October 2023, Hamas terrorists invaded and attacked Israel. The terrorists from Gaza came not only equipped with guns and grenades, they also wore body cams and carried mobile phones to film their barbarous acts. They felt no guilt. They acted with glee. They weaponised rape. They tortured and mutilated children, Read More >