From 1 July, the Government is delivering:

• A tax cut for every Australian taxpayer, including 66,000 taxpayers in the Bendigo electorate

• $300 energy bill relief for every Australian household and $325 for all 11,187 small businesses in the Bendigo electorate

• A freeze on the cost of PBS medication ensuring pensioners and concession card holders won’t pay more than $7.70 for their PBS medication for the next 5 years

• A third consecutive pay rise for 2.6 million low-paid workers including our cleaners, dental nurses and retail workers

• An expansion of Paid Parental Leave from 20 weeks to 22 weeks, which is set to reach 26 weeks by July 2026

It builds on cost of living measures the Government has already delivered, such as cheaper childcare, fee-free TAFE and the biggest investment ever in expanding bulk-billing.

All this is part of a longer-term economic plan, helping Bendigo and Central Victorians right now.


QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BENDIGO, LISA CHESTERS MP:

“I know that people in Bendigo electorate are under pressure right now, which is why the Federal Labor Government is delivering responsible cost of living relief without adding to inflation.

"The cost of living measures that start on 1 July are fair, reasonable and will help local households make ends meet."