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Jarrett supported the bills, outlining cost-of-living measures including tax cuts, student debt reductions, and free TAFE. Jarrett highlighted healthcare investments such as $7.9 billion for bulk-billing and the expansion of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics. Jarrett also detailed housing initiatives, including a $43 billion plan for social and affordable homes, and education reforms like wage increases for early childhood educators.
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Templeman supported the bills, focusing on health deliverables in her electorate, including the Hawkesbury urgent care clinic and a new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic. Templeman noted the reduction of PBS prescription costs to a maximum of $25 and the introduction of 60-day prescriptions. Templeman also highlighted mental health support through Medicare Mental Health Check In and the Key Apprenticeship Program for construction trades.
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Berry supported the bills, citing improvements in bulk-billing rates, which reached 81.4 per cent nationwide. Berry highlighted the rollout of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, which reduced non-urgent hospital presentations. Berry also discussed childcare reforms, including the three-day guarantee and pay increases for educators, as well as free TAFE enrolments and renewable energy projects approved by the government.
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Smith supported the bills, noting the opening of a Medicare urgent care clinic in the Woden Valley and a new perinatal mental health centre. Smith highlighted additional hospital funding for the ACT and the reduction of PBS medicine costs. Smith also discussed full funding for public schools, student debt cuts, and the Key Apprenticeship Program, citing local examples of apprentices benefiting from financial incentives.
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Husic supported the bills, arguing for strategic government procurement to build sovereign digital capability. Husic referenced a Senate inquiry highlighting risks in relying on global tech providers and cited examples of European governments moving to domestic systems. Husic discussed updates to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules to prioritise Australian businesses and called for greater support for local tech firms like Vaxxas.
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Lawrence supported the bills, highlighting investments in the Cheaper Home Batteries Program and Medicare reforms. Lawrence discussed NDIS funding and reforms to ensure sustainability and reduce fraud. Lawrence also addressed defence spending, including funds for the National Defence Strategy, and Home Affairs funding for community safety and multicultural cohesion. Lawrence noted housing investments through the Housing Australia Future Fund in her electorate.
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King supported the bills as the legislative basis for mid-year economic and fiscal outlook decisions. King highlighted the expansion of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program to $7.2 billion, aiming for two million installations by 2030. King noted the reduction of PBS script costs to $25 and the launch of 1800MEDICARE to reduce emergency department visits. King also pointed to personal income tax cuts, reducing the 16 per cent rate to 15 per cent and then 14 per cent. King detailed infrastructure progress, including high-speed rail development, the Western Sydney International Airport, and the Melbourne Airport Rail link. King announced funding for the Continuous Voices Memorial, the Ballarat Welcome Centre, and the Ballarat Agricultural Show.
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Rishworth supported the bills, emphasising health investments such as the $25 PBS cap and increased bulk-billing rates to 81.4 per cent. Rishworth highlighted the Morphett Vale urgent care clinic and infrastructure projects like the Seaford to Sellicks duplication and the Torrens to Darlington corridor. Rishworth noted that nearly 900 people in her electorate had used the Help to Buy scheme. Rishworth discussed workplace relations reforms, including a 15 per cent pay increase for early educators and same job, same pay provisions benefiting over 8,000 workers. Rishworth stated that 1.2 million jobs had been created under the government.
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Zappia supported the bills while raising concerns about whistleblower protections, citing cases involving the ATO and ASIO. Zappia argued for stronger national laws to protect those exposing wrongdoing. Zappia discussed global instability and its impact on supply chains, advocating for the rebuilding of Australia's manufacturing base. Zappia also called for stricter enforcement of modern slavery laws to ensure businesses do not source products made under exploitative conditions.
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Chesters supported the bills, noting the $2.9 billion increase for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Chesters highlighted the popularity of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program in her electorate and encouraged uptake to reduce grid demand. Chesters discussed wage boosts for aged care workers and early childhood educators, linking these to workforce stability. Chesters detailed Medicare reforms, including bulk-billing incentives and the Bendigo Medicare Urgent Care Clinic. Chesters also announced funding for local projects, including the Bendigo Creek restoration and skate parks.
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France supported the bills, citing a $235 billion budget turnaround and debt reduction. France highlighted tax cuts saving Australians an average of $50 a week and wage growth in feminised industries. France noted that over 1,700 homes in her electorate had taken up the home battery discount. France discussed Medicare investments, including the Murrumba Downs urgent care clinic and cheaper PBS medicines. France also highlighted housing initiatives, including the Help to Buy scheme and the Housing Australia Future Fund.
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Stanley supported the bills, emphasising the government's response to cost-of-living pressures. Stanley highlighted the strengthening of Medicare bulk-billing and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Stanley argued that these measures ensured free and universal access to healthcare for Australians.
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Khalil supported the bills, detailing the construction of a Medicare urgent care clinic in Coburg. Khalil announced funding for the Fawkner Netball Club and the redevelopment of Gillon Oval in Brunswick. Khalil also highlighted investments in environmental projects, including the revitalisation of Merri Creek and linear parklands in the south of his electorate. Khalil noted support for multicultural communities, including an elevator for the Central Pontian Association.