House of Representatives Hansard, Sacramento
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Speaker: Hon. Milton Dick, MP (CLP)
Leader of the California Labour Party: Hon. Anthony Albanese, MP (CLP)
Leader of the Christian Democratic Party: Hon. Enrique Pena Nieto, MP (CDP)
Leader of the California Workers Party: Hon. Lauren Boebert (CWP)
Leader of the California Green Party: Hon. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, MP (CGP)
Leader of the Free Democratic Party: Hon. David Seymour, MP (FDP) -
The Speaker: Statements have ended. Questions without notice; I call on the Leader of the Opposition.
Mr. Pena Nieto: Studies have shown California has a lower employment rate this year, showing that the enlarged state has people no longer searching for jobs. Is this proof that Labour has no plan?
The Prime Minister: Here we go...CDP blaming Labour for a decade prior of doing nothing but lining the pockets of the donor class. They could have made sure the lowest paid and did not. They could have invested in clean industry and did not. Could have increased the participation and did not. They had every chance to help ordinary Californians and chose not too. That should tell you everything.
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The Speaker: We now turn to Questions without Notice. I call upon the Leader of the Opposition.
Mr. Peña Nieto (CDP): The government will run a $55 billion deficit. Despite having extraordinarily high VAT, income tax, Medicare levy, NDIS tax, carbon tax etcetera, the economy is not growing at the promised and cost of living is high. Can we finally admit the government is failing Californians?
The Prime Minister: We understand that this turn of fiscal prudence is difficult but these programs need proper funding. These programs are important for disabled Californians, those who need a helping hand and people who need government support. But, of course, the CDP want to cut funding. If we're really concerned about debt and tax burden, why not ask the wealthy to shoulder more since they're able.
