Albanese Government

Burns argued that the opposition wanted to return to cuts, culture wars, and climate denial. Burns highlighted that the opposition had voted against every cost-of-living measure introduced by the government, including tax cuts and cheaper medicines. Burns criticised the Leader of the Opposition for making jokes about Pacific island nations facing rising sea levels, contrasting this with the government's support for Pacific priorities. Burns stated that the opposition's focus on division was unsuitable for a multicultural society.

McIntosh claimed the government had broken local promises, citing delays in road construction in Western Sydney and cuts to infrastructure projects near the new airport. McIntosh argued that the government had failed to address mental health issues, noting the reduction in Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions. McIntosh highlighted that energy bills in Western Sydney had risen significantly despite government promises. McIntosh also mentioned the opposition's policy to ban children under 16 from social media platforms to protect them online.

Mulino argued that the government had inherited an economy with high inflation and had since reduced it while increasing real wages. Mulino stated that the opposition had voted against all cost-of-living measures, including tax cuts and rental relief. Mulino criticised the opposition's economic plan as lacking detail and focused on tax breaks for businesses. Mulino defended the government's investments in health, housing, and education, contrasting them with the opposition's vague promises of cuts.

Ware argued that the government had failed to address national security, cost of living, and youth crime crises. Ware claimed the Prime Minister had not stood up for Jewish Australians following the events of 7 October 2023. Ware stated that the cost of living had declined by 8.7 per cent, the steepest decline under any term of government. Ware also criticised the government for not implementing the recommendations of the Murphy report on gambling harm.

Scrymgour argued that the government had invested significantly in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, including housing, roads, and health services. Scrymgour claimed that the opposition would cut these essential services. Scrymgour criticised the Leader of the Opposition for focusing on culture wars and for past neglect of bush communities. Scrymgour highlighted the government's recent announcement of additional funding to close the gap in remote Aboriginal communities.

Wolahan highlighted the rising costs of essential groceries, such as milk, bread, and eggs, arguing that inflation had been higher and longer in Australia than in other countries. Wolahan compared the potential second term of the Albanese government to the current situation in Victoria, citing high debt and tax levels. Wolahan argued that the government's spending concentrated power and took prosperity away from Australians. Wolahan stated that the government had failed to provide leadership in addressing the cost-of-living crisis.

Mascarenhas argued that the government had reduced inflation from six per cent to two per cent while maintaining record employment levels. Mascarenhas defended the government's support for minimum wage workers and contrasted this with the opposition's history of keeping wages low. Mascarenhas warned that an opposition government would lead to rising inflation, an aged-care crisis, and cuts to childcare and Medicare. Mascarenhas highlighted the government's delivery of budget surpluses, which the opposition had not achieved in nine years.