Labor has been ‘completely focused’ on the cost of living pressures since coming to power

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says since coming to power, Labor has been focused on the cost of living pressures affecting Australians. “But the most important step that we can take is to fight on behalf of Australia’s working families for a tax cut,” Mr Marles said during Question Time on Wednesday. Mr Marles’ remarks come after the Albanese government made reforms to the stage three tax cuts in response to the cost of living crisis affecting Australians. He said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken the “difficult decision” in bringing forward the tax package with the Treasurer and Finance Minister. “The government, which is actually delivering real tax relief for Australians, which has delivered a budget surplus, which is supporting Australia’s Defence Force and our national security – that government is the Albanese Labor government,” Mr Marles said.