In response to a question about the possibility of calling an election before the end of the year, Albanese expressed his belief that three-year terms are too short and indicated that the next election will take place in 2025. He emphasized the importance of governments serving their full term and stated that a decision will be made in consultation with the Prime Minister.
Albanese also highlighted the positive impact of his government’s responsible policies on reducing inflation and contrasted it with the previous government’s approach. He asserted that his government has been dealing with inflation effectively.
When asked about his integrity, Albanese affirmed that he is an honest and upfront person. He acknowledged the concerns about the cost of living and emphasized the need to implement measures to alleviate financial pressure on low- and middle-income Australians.
Albanese also discussed the Labor’s attempt to amend the Stage 3 tax cuts and explained the reasons behind their decision. He emphasized the importance of responding to changing circumstances and the need to alleviate the cost of living without causing inflationary pressure.
The Prime Minister announced that legislation on the changes to stage-three tax cuts will be made available later in the day and introduced to parliament on Tuesday.
2024-02-03 17:31:04
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