CANBERRA, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison has identified health and education as his priorities if his government wins a third term in the general election on May 18.
With 10 days to go until the election, Morrison told Fairfax Media on Tuesday that in addition to his two biggest priorities, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), infrastructure and preventing youth suicide would also be on the agenda for a re-elected Liberal-National party coalition (LNP).
"There is a champion inside every Australian, regardless of whatever challenges they may face," he said.
"That's why I'm passionate about the NDIS. It helps remove the obstacles that can hold disabled Australians back and helps them live the life they want to live.
However, while the Opposition Australian Labor Party's election campaign has been marked by major funding announcements and promises to bring about change, Morrison stressed the importance of continuing current programs rather than setting out major new policies.
"Sure, we are very focussed on keeping our economy strong but that's only because that's what enables us to fund the programs that can and do make a difference," he said.
"There is so much more we want to do, especially for young Australians. The jobs we'll help create will change their lives and the communities they live in for the next decade.
"I hope that our focus on tackling youth suicide and mental health will save their lives and those of their friends. Too many have been lost."
Morrison and the LNP have spruiked their economic credentials in the election campaign and have warned voters about the impact of Labor's proposed tax-and-spend agenda.
Bill Shorten, leader of the ALP, has pledged to spend the extra revenue delivering record investment in education, healthcare and infrastructure but Morrison said Australians should not have faith that Labor can deliver on its promises.
"The problems I have with Labor's spending plan is that they have never demonstrated in government an ability to implement these huge programs," he said.
