Hilariously, the Coalition, which has matched Labor’s spending on big ticket items and has $21bn for defence over five years, and its own promises of short term tax breaks and fuel excise cuts, has accused Labor of a “spendathon” this election.

Every accusation is a confession, I suppose.

Clare says:

We will release our costings shortly which I think will put the lie to what the Liberals are saying on that. What Australia needs, what we are focused on is making sure we provide the support that Australians need right now with the challenges with cost of living. That is why we have delivered tax cuts, made child care cheaper and medicine cheaper, helping Australians where they need it most. The Liberals voted against that or opposed that. Develop a plan for the long term also. That is what free TAFE is about, that is what making going to the doctor free is all about, that is what cutting HECS debt by 20% is all about. We have a plan for the future. The Liberal Party has a plan that lasts five minutes. As the Prime Minister outlined last night, most of their changes, most of what they are offering only lasts 12 months or less. It is why Peter Dutton doesn’t have a positive plan for the future of Australia.