Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley engaged in a heated exchange with Education Minister Jason Clare on live TV regarding the government’s plans to address the cost of living. The government is planning to reintroduce an affordable housing bill that would allocate $10 billion to create 30,000 homes over five years.
During the Sunrise interview, Clare emphasized the importance of providing housing for those in need, while criticizing the Liberal Party and the Greens for opposing the bill. When questioned about the possibility of an early election, Clare deflected and focused on the need to pass the bill.
Ley responded angrily, accusing the government of being arrogant and not having a plan to tackle inflation. She criticized the policy, claiming it was inadequate to address the housing crisis and accused the government of using threats of an early election. The heated exchange continued with both parties interrupting each other and questioning each other’s motivations.
Ultimately, Ley argued that the policy did not stack up and accused the government of not caring about those in need. Clare defended the government’s commitment to housing policies and stated that the bill would be reintroduced if rejected.