Cost of Living

Dolega criticised One Nation for opposing previous government measures designed to support workers and families. Dolega listed government actions including tax cuts, expanded paid parental leave, minimum wage increases, and investments in public hospitals. Dolega argued that One Nation voted against same job same pay laws and proposed workplace reforms that would reduce wages. Dolega stated that the government was delivering practical relief while One Nation offered division and cuts.

Allman-Payne argued that the Labor government had failed to take stronger action against price gouging and rent increases. Allman-Payne claimed that One Nation served corporate interests similar to Labor and the Liberals, citing their opposition to rent freezes and supermarket price gouging bans. Allman-Payne stated that One Nation blamed migrants for the crisis while protecting property investors and big corporations. Allman-Payne urged voters to reject the narrative that migrants were responsible for cost of living pressures.

Sheldon argued that One Nation, the Liberals, and the Nationals formed a uniparty that consistently voted against cost of living relief. Sheldon cited voting records showing opposition to same job same pay laws, casual conversion rights, and Free TAFE. Sheldon claimed that One Nation's workplace measures would leave health workers significantly worse off financially. Sheldon stated that the government was delivering tax cuts and wage increases to help families, unlike the opposition parties.

Whitten argued that the cost of living crisis was worsening under the Labor government despite claims of economic success. Whitten cited rising electricity bills attributed to subsidies for wind turbines and confidential contracts with foreign companies. Whitten stated that families were skipping meals and pensioners were turning off heaters due to unaffordable power. Whitten called for lower retail electricity costs and sensible management of government spending to help Australian families.

McKim argued that One Nation was diverting attention from corporate profiteering by blaming migrants for the cost of living crisis. McKim stated that the perpetrators of the crisis were billionaires and big corporations who donated to One Nation. McKim called for breaking up the supermarket duopoly, taxing excess corporate profits, and stopping price gouging. McKim urged the public to focus on holding corporations accountable rather than blaming migrant communities.