I have been absolutely humbled to represent this amazing community in our Parliament since 2019.

It has certainly been a tumultuous few years with bushfires, floods, a global pandemic and cost of living pressures being felt by every corner of our community.

What I love about this community is its enduring spirit. I have been so honoured to stand with you, and I have proudly delivered much needed support for local people, businesses, community groups and councils right across our region.

As part of the Albanese Labor Government, we have brought inflation down from 6.1 per cent to 2.4 per cent, and we’re seeing interest rates start to come down. That’s on top of real wage increases for our lowest paid workers, increased rent assistance, and increased JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and other income support payments.

That’s good news for local people.

Locally, I’ve delivered funding for projects such as a headspace for Kiama and the new Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club. I’ve also delivered funding for local schools, local roads, and support for dozens of local community groups.

There’s so much more to do, and I am delighted that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will deliver $512,000 to upgrade the Kiama Surf Life Saving Club and $840,000 for Gerringong District All Sports to upgrade its club house at Gerry Emery Oval. We will also deliver brand new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics at Nowra and Shellharbour.

Labor’s economic plan is all about helping Australians earn more and keep more of what they earn. We’ll deliver tax cuts for every tax payer, along with energy bill relief, cheaper medicines, cheaper childcare, fee free TAFE and slashing 20 per cent student debt. This will make a difference right now.

We’ll help local first home buyers get into homes sooner, for less, and we’re increasing supply to keep rents lower.

We’re also delivering the biggest boost ever to Medicare so more local people can see a GP for free. 

And, we’ll deliver the cheapest, cleanest form of energy with our renewables plan and cheaper batteries.

On May 3, local people face a real choice between Labor’s plan for a better future, and Dutton’s plans to cut services to pay for his $600 billion nuclear fantasy.

With your support, I hope to continue delivering for the Kiama region.

Photo: Richard Payne, Cr Stuart Larkins, Fiona Phillips, Gary George at the new Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club.

Authorised by Fiona Phillips, Australian Labor Party, 3/59 Junction St Nowra NSW 2541