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Grogan defended the government's record on housing, energy, industry, and environmental laws, attributing current challenges to a decade of neglect by the previous administration. Grogan highlighted the introduction of the Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 as a measure to provide clarity for business and protect the environment. Grogan argued that the coalition remained divided and uncertain on key policy areas, contrasting this with the government's strides in industry development and training.

Antic argued that the government failed to prioritise Australian interests, instead catering to global elites and foreign agendas. Antic called for an 'Australia first' approach that would cap migration, redirect foreign aid funds to domestic infrastructure, and protect local manufacturing industries. Antic also criticised the government's energy policy for relying on net zero mandates rather than harnessing domestic coal, gas, and uranium resources. Antic emphasised the need to protect free speech and reduce the burden of globalisation on the local economy.

Ghosh contested claims about homelessness, stating that the government had built 5,000 social and affordable homes since 2022, compared to 373 under the previous coalition government. Ghosh noted that interest rates had fallen from a peak of 7.8 per cent to 3.2 per cent, while real wage growth had outpaced inflation. Ghosh listed government measures including energy bill relief, expanded paid parental leave, increased superannuation contributions, and reduced student debt as evidence of support for households. Ghosh argued that the opposition opposed these very measures while criticising the government's spending.

Price argued that government cost-of-living measures were failing, citing data showing that 60 per cent of Foodbank users were employed and that homelessness had risen by 33 per cent. Price criticised the Home Guarantee Scheme in the Northern Territory, noting that the price cap of $600,000 was below the median price of $660,000, effectively locking out first-home buyers. Price claimed that government policies were increasing costs for taxpayers and failing to address severe food insecurity and housing affordability issues in the region.