State and Federal members representing the Redlands have mixed views following the release of the Federal Budget last week.
The Budget will see millions invested in Queensland’s aged care services, temporary relief rebates on household power bills and housing for domestic violence victims and youth as well as other pros for the suburban community.
State Member for Capalaba Don Brown said he believed Redlanders would be happy to hear about the $1300 off their power bills.
“Every Redlander will see more of their pay kept in the pocket with Labor’s tax cuts,” he said.
“This is much needed at this current time, as we know cost of living is a top concern in our community.
“Redlands is also set to benefit from the massive injection of funding into the Federal Budget.”
State Member for Redlands Kim Richards also recognised the cost-of-living pressures on locals and welcomed the plans to deliver household budget relief.
“The $300 energy rebate that the Federal Government is providing supplements our Queensland Government’s $1000 energy rebate coming from the first of July for all households,” she said.
“I know Redlands seniors and concession card holders will be very pleased to see that the Federal Budget also includes a freeze to medicines on the pharmaceutical benefit scheme to help keep important medications affordable.
“For our younger people, access to more affordable tertiary education, skills and training is important.”
But Federal Member for Bowman Henry Pike said: “The Budget will drive up inflation, leading to longer-term financial pain for Australians who are already hurting”.
“At the time when Australia desperately needed the Federal Government to rein in spending to tackle inflation, Labor has added $315 billion of new spending,” Mr Pike said.
