Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor says Labor has got to put away their “ideological prejudices” and recognise that getting people into work is the best way to improve their lives.
“If there was ever an opportunity to get people into work, it’s now,” Mr Taylor told Sky News Australia.
“We’d like to work with Labor on this; we think there’s a sensible way forward, we think it’s good for everybody.”
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