“Health checks for kids? Labor policy. Fair play vouchers? That was ours too. So we welcome all of those things.”
Miles used the speech to announce some new Labor policies, including a $10 million commitment to assist the community services sector store, refrigerate and distribute food to vulnerable people across the state should Labor be returned to power in 2028.
“It’s not the answer to the growing problem that is food insecurity, but it’s one way I know we can make a practical difference,” he said.
What had been a 20-year commitment to reduce land tax by 50 per cent for build-to-rent developments in 2023 would also be extended.
“The rental market is continuing to tighten and vacancy rates remain incredibly low – that’s why driving this kind of investment is what we need,” he said.