Senate debates

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Bills

Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023; Second Reading

7:29 pm

Photo of James McGrathJames McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition) Share this | | Hansard source

Colleagues, to assist the smooth running of the chamber, given that we have about 40 seconds left, I think this is a good time for us to enjoy this quality time together.

Photo of Katy GallagherKaty Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | | Hansard source

I'd be happy to help by acknowledging that the Senate has just unanimously passed Labor's cost-of-living tax cuts bill. It will give millions of Australians a bigger tax cut. Eighty-four per cent will get a bigger tax cut. It's good for women, it's good for young people, and it keeps a progressive rate within the tax system—

Photo of James McGrathJames McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition) Share this | | Hansard source

Thank you, Minister. Sadly, your time has expired.

Debate interrupted.