I commend the union leaders who are here. I also commend union leaders for the work they have done. Maybe more robust action will be needed in the future. We saw the fuel protests, which involved workers at the end of their tethers who had been given no choice. We see the huge impact of increases in the cost of fuel, which were caused by madness abroad - we accept that and it should be called out – but as much as we have insanity abroad, we need to see sanity here. Those in power need to deliver for workers who are under severe pressure. We hear that the price of wholesale electricity rose by 19.2% in February and March. Then there is kerosene. The Government might not have done enough in relation to green diesel, petrol or diesel, but it has done nothing for those who need to heat their homes. That is an absolute disgrace. What are we talking about here? We are talking about fair pay and that delivery on the promises made in relation to the minimum wage will not be delayed. We are still talking about a right to collective bargaining and a right of access to the workplace. It is hard to believe that we are still having these conversations in 2026. What have we heard in the news? We have heard about Meta contractor Covalen and the possibility of 700 workers here losing their jobs. In PayPal, 63 jobs have been lost. As much as people tell me that this does not relate to AI, I am afraid that a considerable amount of it is displacement. I know there is no collective bargaining there. That is workers having to set themselves up with incredibly resourced managerial operations. It is not fair in any way, shape or form. We need to see delivery. What we have seen from the Minister in his contribution this evening is continued failure in relation to workers.

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