Question Time AU

General Debate

Albanese Government

House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 February 2025

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At a glance

Llew O'Brien raised grievances concerning the economic management of the Albanese Government, citing high inflation, negative growth, and rising costs for households. O'Brien contrasted current conditions with achievements secured under the previous coalition government, particularly regarding infrastructure projects in Wide Bay. The member highlighted delays in the Tiaro bypass and a lack of new mobile phone site funding as evidence of government failure. O'Brien concluded by outlining future priorities for the region, including road safety and community facility upgrades.

Outcome

The speech was delivered as part of a general grievance debate; no vote or formal motion result was recorded in the transcript.

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Llew O'Brien (Wide Bay) (National Party) Nationals

O'Brien argued that the Albanese Government had worsened economic conditions through policies that drove inflation and reduced productivity. The member cited an 18 per cent rise in living costs and seven quarters of negative growth as evidence of economic mismanagement. O'Brien claimed that power bills in Queensland were significantly higher than promised and that business insolvencies had reached record levels. The member asserted that regional communities were being abandoned, pointing to a lack of new mobile phone site funding since the election. O'Brien also criticised delays in the Tiaro bypass project, stating that state and federal Labor governments had failed to meet construction timelines.