Prime Minister Scott Morrison has made what could be a pitch to voters on the eve of an election announcement, defending his government's record on health, schools and tax.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has made what could be a pitch to voters on the eve of an election announcement, defending his government's record on health, schools and tax.
Labor leader Bill Shorten used his budget reply speech on Thursday to hammer the coalition over its lack of commitment to health, cuts to education and tax breaks for the rich. Mr Morrison told a function in Sydney on Friday - attended by former prime minister John Howard and a raft of ministers - the government would stand on its record at the coming election, which he is expected to call this weekend.AAP
"Elections are important things - they change the course of nations, they change the economy in which Australians live," Mr Morrison said. Medicare had"never been stronger" than under the coalition, he said, pointing to a 27 per cent hike in funding since 2013 and 60 per cent rise in hospital spending.He defended the government's plan to flatten tax, which would see 94 per cent of all taxpayers pay a marginal tax rate of 30 per cent in 2024." lower taxes for everyone - that's a fair go for those who have a go.
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