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On recent fiscal measures, McCormack pointed out that a proposed reduction in interest rates could provide relief, but he questioned whether it would address the real concerns facing Australians, such as rising energy, grocery, and petrol prices—costs he attributes to Labor’s tenure in government.
He also criticized the government’s support policies towards small business and tradies, noting the absence of initiatives comparable to Tony Abbott’s "Tools for Tradies" program and lamenting the lack of substantial measures to bolster the sector. The coalition’s stance remained that tradies generally fare better under a conservative administration, emphasizing the need for practical support like instant asset write-offs, which Labor had increased but also reduced its scope.