- The proceedings on 12 February 2026 highlighted several concerns regarding the cost of living and housing affordability. Members across the political spectrum addressed the challenges faced by constituents due to rising prices and inadequate government support.
- Ted O’Brien, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, criticized high government spending, linking it to rising inflation and pressures on household budgets (Page 12). He emphasized the need for fiscal responsibility to alleviate the financial burden on families.
- Cameron Caldwell, MP for Fadden, specifically pointed out the ongoing cost-of-living crisis affecting families, indicating that government policies have direct ramifications on the financial stress experienced by constituents (Page 43).
- Angus Taylor, MP for Hume, expressed frustration over the government’s handling of the economy and highlighted the insufficiency of actions taken to support housing affordability and families facing increasing costs (Page 42).
- Melissa McIntosh raised alarms about the rising cost of living, stressing the necessity for effective policies to address the struggles of households in her locality (Page 76).
- David Batt, MP for Hinkler, shared anecdotes that illustrate the impact of rising expenses on community members, criticizing government spending for contributing to declining living standards (Page 68).
- Justine Elliot outlined local government initiatives aimed at improving health and community safety but did not detail specific measures related to living costs or housing, signifying a broader approach to community welfare (Page 78).
- Matt Burnell acknowledged the government’s initiatives such as tax cuts and student debt relief that aim to ease the financial burden on families (Page 65), linking these actions to the broader context of cost-of-living pressures.
- Michael McCormack criticized the government for failing to deliver on promises of energy bill reductions, pointing to rising power costs as a burden on families and farmers alike (Page 66).
- Darren Chester discussed corruption concerns related to the CFMEU, relating it to increasing costs for families, which underscores the interconnectedness of such issues with housing affordability (Page 44).
- Cassandra Fernando highlighted the Albanese government’s home deposit scheme, which reduces the deposit requirement for first-home buyers from 20% to 5%. She noted that over 2,500 first-time buyers in her area have benefited from this initiative, aiming to improve housing accessibility (Page 40).
- Members from various parties expressed a call for more proactive measures to ensure affordable housing and contain rising living costs, indicating a prioritization of these issues within current parliamentary discussions.
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