Katty Gallagher

Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor voiced concerns over the surcharge policy but pledged support in the House, awaiting Senate discussions for a final stance.

The Future Fund is now worth $230 billion and was created to ease the government’s reliance on taxpayers.

Gallagher also pushed the opposition leader to rein in a proposed bill to protect babies that survive failed abortions.

Taylor accused the government of mismanaging inflation, while Gallagher claimed it has dropped by half since the Liberals’ departure.

Greens argued that the proposed bill will only benefit 0.2 percent of renters while potentially driving up house prices for others.

‘Our focus is on making the right decisions for the right time,’ Finance Minister Katy Gallagher said.