Access to affordable healthcare is absolutely vital for our community. That’s why I will always fight for improved local health services, cheaper medicines and more bulk-

billing.

I have been working hard to strengthen Medicare to get better outcomes for locals, and I’m thrilled that South Coast residents will get more free visits to the GP under a

re-elected Albanese Labor Government.

Labor’s $8.5 billion investment in Medicare is the largest ever and means more local families and retirees will only need their Medicare card, not their credit card, to

receive the healthcare they need.

Local doctors have told me the initiative will allow them to provide high-quality, fully bulk-billed consultations, ensuring that no one has to choose between their health

and other financial priorities.

I have seen the amazing success of the Batemans Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic I delivered, with more than 12,500 people through the doors since the clinic opened,

and I know how much we need that additional health care here in the north of the electorate too.

That's why I am delighted that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will also open more urgent care clinics at Nowra and Shellharbour.

The clinics will operate seven days a week, and will take pressure off our local hospital emergency departments, greatly improving access to healthcare in our

region.

I’m also proud to have delivered headspace Kiama to support our young people, a free walk-in adult Medicare Mental Health Hub in Nowra which will soon be

upgraded, and $22.5 million to build Australia’s first Indigenous Birthing on Country facility on the South Coast.

The amazing South Eastern Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic is helping women from Helensburgh to the Victorian border and, under a re-elected Albanese

Government, will be expanded to include menopause care as part of our over $790 million women’s health package.

We’re also increasing funding to train and keep more doctors, nurses and midwives in regional areas like ours, and only Labor will deliver cheaper medicines, with a

script to cost no more than $25 under the PBS from 1 January 2026.

The contrast this election is clear: cheaper healthcare with a re-elected Albanese Labor Government, or Peter Dutton who wants to demolish Medicare.

I will always keep working to ensure our community can get the healthcare they need close to home. 

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