Matt Gregg
Deakin · Australian Labor Party · Australia
“Now, let's talk about the challenges faced by the Australian people: a quadrupling of house prices over two decades, unresolved by the Liberal Party in government; and we had 4.1 gigawatts out of baseload energy, unresponded to by the coalition government.”
“This is a government focused on the future and focused on actually resolving the challenges faced by the Australian people rather than whinging about them and going on template tirades which solve absolutely nothing. The coalition then have the gall to say, 'Oh, look, the coalition's less popular.”
“We are going to confront them on behalf of the Australian people, to make sure that they can be optimistic that the future is going to be better. We make absolutely no apologies for that. Today, 1 July—despite me sounding a little angry—is actually a very good day. It's a very good day! Every taxpayer is getting a tax cut.”
“Change is what the Labor government is delivering. We are making difficult decisions that actually address the challenges faced by Australians. We don't just sit here proud of the status quo; we come here to make a difference. It's very easy to come in and make statements. What is difficult is change.”
“Then, suddenly, they come into this chamber as if all challenges faced by society came out of nowhere and are all Labor's fault. It's complete nonsense. We are responding to the issue of energy shortages by developing a 21st-century grid, because we know that energy is the key to future productivity and success.”
“Where do I begin? We start with the member for Goldstein making up quotes to be outraged by, reciting tired old campaign lines from a party fast approaching the abyss.”
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“My presence in this chamber follows an amazing grassroots campaign powered by incredible volunteers and supporters, including campaign manager Michael McGoldrick, field coordinator Donna McKinnon, our dedicated local campaign committee and other wonderful volunteers. They were the heart of the effort that brought me here today. We had no war chest. We had no paid staff. We operated out of a decommissioned motel bar. Their conviction, courage and shared purpose made this victory possible. They gave us their days, their nights and their weekends for something bigger than any of us individually. They made this happen. Special thanks to those who helped us—particularly me—sharpen our phone banking skills.”
“I acknowledge the traditional owners of my electorate, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, and pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging, as I do the traditional owners of this place, the Ngunnawal people. I rise today not with self-importance but with a sense of duty. To be elected to this House by the people of Deakin is a profound honour—one I will never take for granted. This is not a platform for ego but a call to serve. First, I want to thank those who made this moment possible. I'm grateful to the people of Deakin for placing their trust in me and in the Labor Party. Every day, I will strive to honour that trust and to do my bit to help build a better, fairer future for our community and for Australia as a whole.”