Delivered
I’ve spoken to so many people across our community who are struggling with the cost-of-living. Some of the measures I’ve championed to support those most in need include:
- [/] $3 billion in student debt relief for over 3 million Australians – delivering around $1,200 in savings for the average graduate.
- [/] Increased commonwealth rent assistance – as well as stronger protections for renters that will soon become law.
- [/] Expanding access to the single parent payment – to help struggling families, in addition to $4.7 billion in funding to help those fleeing domestic violence.
Future Plans
I’ll continue to advocate for measures that put downward pressure on inflation today, whilst permanently reduce price pressure in future.
- Building more homes across the country – making it cheaper to rent and buy.
- Lower childcare costs – taking the pressure off working families.
- An Energy Bill Relief Plan – giving people power over energy prices, through support for rooftop solar, batteries, and energy efficiency.
Watch & Read
- Financial Review - CFMEU rout could pave way for foreign tradies to relieve housing crunch (link)
- ABC RN Drive - Labor housing fund not adequate as it is: Allegra Spender (link)
- Sky News – Allegra Spender calls for Australia to focus on growing housing (link)
- ABC News: Spender asks Education Minister to change HECS indexation (link)
- ABC News: Former assistant governor says childcare pay rise will worry RBA (link)
Speeches in Parliament
- Welcoming changes to HECS indexation: 12 September 2024 (link)
- Calling for measures to lower childcare costs: 19 August 2024 (link)
- Calling for action on the housing crisis: 14 August 2024 (link)
- Welcoming increased commonwealth rent assistance: 5 June 2024 (link)
- Calling for action on housing: 26 February 2024 (link)