with Ed Husic MP

On 21 May , Australians voted for change . They voted for a government that will build a better future . They voted for an Albanese Labor government .

In the lead up to election day , I had a lot of conversations with locals at train stations and mobile offices across the Chifley electorate .

There was one thing that people kept bringing up - the importance of accessible and affordable healthcare .

Our area has been putting up with health resourcing and infrastructure that simply hasn ’ t kept pace with local needs

for a decade or more .

For example at Mount Druitt hospital , three in 10 patients requiring care within ten minutes of arriving at the emergency ward miss out .

In the Sydney Local Hospital Network - covering the eastern suburbs and inner city – that figure is much lower at close to one in 10

A new hospital at Rouse Hill was announced in 2017 , and is often mentioned by the Liberals when spruiking investments in the health

system . Yet not a single brick has been laid for the facility and construction is not scheduled to begin until next year .

You will have heard a lot about Labor ’ s plans to protect and advance Medicare . Access to quality healthcare is a right , not a privilege . Government must strive to ensure that health outcomes are every bit as good in Blacktown as in Bronte .

But while both the federal and state governments must do better , this isn ’ t a question of political point-scoring .

It ’ s about the wellbeing of our families and friends .

That is why I also applaud the NSW Government ’ s recent opening of a children ’ s ward at Blacktown Hospital .

In his victory speech , Anthony Albanese spoke about the importance of finding common ground .

I ’ m humbled to be re-elected as the Member for Chifley and will work every day to make sure no one from the north west is left behind .

Now it ’ s time to get back to work to build a better future for our community .

If there are any issues I can help you with , please don ’ t hesitate to contact me on 02 9625 4344 or email contact @ edhusic . com .