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B2B - Keeping you in the know

David Harris-Member for Wyong
it’s decision they would take it to the people at an
election.

On Thursday the 15th of September the Baird
Government announced its intention to enter into
Private Public Partnerships for 5 hospitals across
NSW including at Wyong Hospital.
I was shocked. At the 2015 state election, the
Liberals matched Labor’s commitment and
promised a $200 million upgrade to our
hospital. They mentioned nothing about
private sector involvement; they in no way
even attempted to take this to the people.

This Government has lost it’s way, they have gone
too far and the community at large will reject their
agenda. I hope to have your support in this fight.

“ They

mentioned
nothing about
private sector
involvement

Wyong Hospital was started by the
community, it came to exist because the
community fund raised and fought for their
fair share of state money to get the much
needed project off the ground. The community
naturally feels like they are being robbed of their
hospital. In this I agree with them.
Any sale of a public asset as important as a hospital
needs to be taken to the community. If the Baird
Government is so confident of the merits of

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As always, If there is anything on a State
Government matter you need help with
please do not hesitate to contact my office
on 02 4352 2711 or email me at Wyong@
parliament.nsw.gov.au
My door is always open to my constituents
and my staff & I are always on the ready to
help you as best we can.

Regards,
David Harris MP
Member for Wyong
Shadow Minister for the Central Coast.