I entered parliament to be Mallee’s voice and representative to fight for investment, funding and policies, and to work with my colleagues in the Liberal and National parties to ensure that the interests of those who choose to live in our region are heard loud and clear on Capital Hill.
I offered myself to serve Mallee again at this recent election and I am grateful that an increased majority has given me the opportunity to do so.
Over the election, many funding promises were given by the National Party on the proviso that the Coalition was successfully returned to government, and while the National Party won every seat, the Liberal Party did not, and that has positioned me to face the drawing board again to advocate for countless projects from across the electorate. These are projects that communities are rightly passionate about and I remain enthusiastic to support. I am committed to continue the fight for them as we head into three years of Opposition.
I keep firmly in my mind the need for workforce across every sector, road and infrastructure improvements, rail efficiency, connectivity, and health service delivery in every shire across Mallee, as well as childcare, aged care and education opportunities to keep our best and brightest in the regions. This includes the medical pathway at La Trobe University, and I am committed to seeing the wet lab project to fruition so doctors can be trained in Mildura. This is fundamental to a tertiary training hospital, and I am passionate to see our medical workforce replenished and supported. I will continue to work with La Trobe, Monash and the hospitals to ensure this occurs.
I have begun my second term seeking appointments with ministers to further these projects and I look forward to the opportunity of raising my voice in parliament to promote the interests of small business, health services, education services, aged care, sports groups and families across Mallee.
