The Howard government has given little real incentive to work

Under the Howard Government the benefits of economic growth have been delivered only to the few.

Labor offers an alternative.

Labor's central task in Government will be to make sure the opportunities of strong economic growth are fairly shared by those who work hard.

Farsighted changes to tax, employment, and education policies are needed to ensure everyone gets a fair go.

People must be rewarded for their work - this is a particular priority for Labor.

Families and other working Australians would probably identify that a key reform principle should be that people should keep the majority of their extra earnings.

There is plenty of sense in that. The task is to find ways to make that happen.

Labor will not shy away from the task.

That is why since 1998 Labor has advocated tax credits to restore financial incentives for Australians who work hard.