Albanese Government

Pasin argued that the government's claims of strengthening Medicare were contradicted by the closure of the urgent care clinic in Mount Gambier, which remained shut for approximately 200 days. Pasin stated that every GP clinic in Mount Gambier had issued statements refusing new patients due to staff shortages. Pasin attributed these staffing issues to Minister Butler's 2022 changes to distribution priority areas, which allowed doctors to practice in Adelaide instead of regional centres like Mount Gambier.

Burns supported the motion, emphasising the 20 per cent reduction in HECS debt as a significant legacy for students. Burns highlighted housing policies, including five per cent deposits for first home buyers and the Help to Buy Scheme, as measures to assist renters and young couples. Burns noted that Elsternwick Medical Centre had become 100 per cent bulk-billed and mentioned local investments in the South Melbourne Town Hall, See Yup Temple, and JOY Media.

Haines acknowledged the establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission but criticised the government's performance on integrity and transparency, citing a failing grade from the Centre for Public Integrity. Haines argued that the government had stalled on releasing the Briggs review and continued pork-barrelling through the Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program. Haines also opposed proposed changes to freedom of information laws, stating they expanded cabinet exemptions and contravened royal commission recommendations.

Garland detailed the delivery of the 20 per cent student debt cut, noting that 26,053 people in Chisholm benefited. Garland highlighted cost of living measures including cheaper medicines, minimum wage boosts, and expanded paid parental leave with superannuation. Garland also referenced the largest investment in bulk-billing in Australian history, the opening of 50 new urgent care clinics, and $500 million for women's health.

Rebello criticised the government's economic record, stating that government spending had reached 27 per cent of GDP while revenue was at 25.5 per cent. Rebello argued that national debt was approaching $1.2 trillion and that interest payments were costing $50,000 every 60 seconds. Rebello claimed that bulk-billing rates in McPherson had dropped by 12 per cent and that the government was failing to adequately support the defence force.

Ng highlighted the tripling of bulk-billing incentives, with 17 clinics in Menzies expressing interest in going fully bulk-billed. Ng noted that over 190,000 first home buyers had used the five per cent deposit scheme, including 300 in Menzies. Ng also referenced the success of the solar home battery program, with 536 people in Menzies taking up the rebate, and the introduction of the environmental protection biodiversity and conservation bill.

Campbell focused on the delivery of urgent care clinics in Moreton, allowing patients to access bulk-billed healthcare with just a Medicare card. Campbell highlighted investments in women's health, including endometriosis clinics and rebated menopause assessments. Campbell also cited the 20 per cent student debt reduction and cheaper PBS medicines as key cost of living relief measures.

McCormack argued that households were facing significant price increases in food, health, housing, insurance, and electricity. McCormack criticised the government's handling of the insurance market and illegal tobacco trade, which he claimed was costing revenue. McCormack also raised concerns about the potential bankruptcy of the Tomago aluminium smelter, attributing it to high energy costs imposed by the government.

Briskey reiterated the delivery of the 20 per cent student debt cut, noting that more than three million Australians saved an average of $5,500. Briskey highlighted investments in Medicare, including 50 new urgent care clinics and 31 new mental health centres. Briskey also mentioned local projects in Maribyrnong, such as upgrades to the Gladstone Park Bowls Club and Walter Street Reserve.

Wilson argued that the election result was not a vote of confidence in Labor but a lack of viable alternatives. Wilson criticised independent members for voting for fossil fuel subsidies, claiming this breached trust with their communities. Wilson also alleged that $100 million in social infrastructure funding had been removed from Goldstein during the previous term, leading to a lack of change room facilities for women.

Cook detailed local support in Bonner, including visits to 21 schools and funding for 23 community clubs. Cook highlighted national achievements such as the 20 per cent student debt cut and the tripling of bulk-billing incentives, with 11 clinics in Bonner signing up. Cook also noted that 391 people in Bonner had used the Home Guarantee Scheme to buy their first home.

Chaney criticised the government's record on integrity, citing the failure to release the Briggs report and the ONI climate report. Chaney argued that freedom of information refusals had risen to 24 per cent and that proposed changes to FOI laws reduced transparency. Chaney also noted the lack of action on the Murphy report on online gambling reform.