Australian Deputy Labor Leader Katy Gallagher has emphasized the need for the government to stay focused on addressing the country's top priority: the cost of living. In a recent interview, Gallagher acknowledged the surge in popularity of the One Nation party, but dismissed opinion polls as fleeting and unpredictable, stating that the government's job is to make decisions that benefit the Australian people. This comes as the country grapples with global uncertainty and economic pressures, with Gallagher citing the impact of international events on local issues. The government is likely to face continued scrutiny over its budget decisions, and Gallagher's comments suggest that Labor is committed to transparency and accountability in its decision-making process.
Shaun Evans says he was unaware he had made gesture at the time. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGallagher on One Nation: ‘Opinion polls will come and go’Katy Gallagher was also asked about the surge in One Nation, saying there was an obvious “reorganisation on the conservative side of politics”.I think there is a lot of uncertainty and worry about events that are happening across the world, the impact that has here. Cost of living is the No 1 issue with anyone you talk to right now, and the government just has to remain focused on that, and that’s what we intend to do.Opinion polls will come and go, they do. Our job is to make sure we’re making the right decisions for the right time and that it’s focused on the Australian people. And when there’s controversy about that, and we know we’ve had a lot of feedback around the budget, you know, our job is to front up and explain why we’ve taken those decisions. Continue reading...
