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A recurring theme in McCormack’s discussion was the issue of skyrocketing energy prices and the burden on ordinary Australians. Citing the current cold winter, he pointed out that pensioners and low-income families struggle to afford heating costs due to high power bills. He criticized political leaders for promising to reduce energy prices—mentioning a past promise of a $275 cut that remains unfulfilled—and accused policy-makers of neglecting the importance of affordability.
He took a swipe at opposition figures like Chris Bowen, sarcastically referencing their focus on trivial matters such as Tinder accounts, while ignoring the serious issue of rising energy costs, which Many citizens find truly pressing.