Leigh Marriott

The federal government expanded its 5% deposit scheme for first home buyers in Oct 2025. Since then, interest rates have now risen twice – this will add over $300/month to a $1m loan. If they’re buying a home with a 95% loan, it means they likely don’t have a savings buffer. If they can’t afford to make the repayments, they’ll have to sell. If enough of them are forced to sell, house prices will drop. If house prices drop by 5%, they’ll owe the bank more than what they can sell the house for. If they can’t make up the difference with cash, they’ll have to declare bankruptcy. Genius policy brought to you by Labor.

The obvious fact is Katy Gallagher is not fit for the job of Finance Minister and should resign immediately. This is not only embarrassing - it’s humiliating for her, and the country.

One Nation will ask the Senate to establish an inquiry into NDIS fraud, waste and abuse. Reaching $50 billion a year, the NDIS has turned into a monster that will bankrupt our country if not reined in. If the scheme isn’t made sustainable, the severely disabled that we should be helping will end up being neglected. The motion will be moved when we return to Parliament on Monday 23 March.