Senator BIRMINGHAM (South Australia—Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) (15:02): After 18 months of this Albanese Labor government, Australians are paying 27 per cent more tax, the interest they are paying on their mortgages has tripled, prices have risen by more than nine per cent and, contrary to what Senator Wong says, their real wages have gone backwards. They've gone backwards under Labor. Labor have broken promise after promise, including their promise for electricity prices to be cut by $275. Why are Australians paying so much more under Labor? Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! I'm not sure who was banging on their table down the back. I have also drawn to senators' attention this week not to do it.