Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has reflected on the performance of the Federal Government, as the Australian Labor Party marks one year in office.
Reid became Robertson’s first Labor MP in almost a decade after achieving a 6.9 per cent swing with preferences at the May 21, 2022, election to oust incumbent Liberal Member Lucy Wicks, who had held the seat since 2013.
The result echoed a nationwide swing of more than six per cent against the Liberal Party, with huge swings to The Greens and the “teal” independent candidates sending a clear message to both major political parties.
He said the past 12 months had seen the Government pass signature pieces of legislation to build a better future for Australians living on the Central Coast.
“The Albanese Labor Government is a government of purpose,” he said.
“We have hit the ground running and we are not slowing down.
“(We have continued) on the commitments we took to the 2022 election.
“We are delivering cheaper childcare, cheaper medicines and fee-free TAFE.
“The Federal Government has also legislated its ambitious climate change policy to ensure Australia reduces its greenhouse gas emissions by 43 per cent and net zero by 2050.”
Reid said the Government was also extending paid parental leave and easing the cost of living.
“Here on the Central Coast, 73,130 people will benefit from our record $3.5B investment in Medicare, by tripling the bulk billing incentive, making it easier to see a doctor when you are sick,” he said.
More locally-based projects were progressing, including the $100M upgrade of Avoca Dr through Kincumber and sporting facility upgrades, he said.
“The region is on track to receive two Medicare Urgent Care Clinics that will take pressure off our emergency departments and primary health network,” he said.
“Our region’s $40M local roads package is also steaming ahead and I looking forward to local roads receiving much-needed renewals.”
Bill relief of up to $650 from July 1 and changes to the instant asset write-off threshold would help support Central Coast businesses, he said.
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Member for Robertson Gordon Reid