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Green defended the government's cost of living measures, noting that inflation had decreased from six per cent to two per cent and that wages had risen. Green highlighted savings from cheaper medicines, the establishment of urgent care clinics, and enrolments in fee-free TAFE. Green warned that the opposition's nuclear energy plan would increase power bills by $1,200 annually and lead to cuts in Medicare and other services.

Darmanin emphasised the government's economic turnaround, moving from a $78 billion deficit to a surplus and reducing inflation significantly. Darmanin noted the creation of 1.1 million jobs and increases in the minimum wage, which benefited millions of workers. Darmanin also highlighted wage rises for early childhood educators and aged-care workers, arguing these measures helped address cost of living pressures.

Canavan argued that the government had failed to deliver on promises to cut energy bills and that Australia had suffered the largest drop in living standards in the developed world. Canavan criticised the Prime Minister for claiming to have done all he could and advocated for unlocking more energy resources, including gas, coal, and uranium, to lower prices. Canavan stated that increasing energy supply was essential for reducing costs and supporting manufacturing.