Phew – 2025 has been a HUGE year in the Gilmore electorate and, with your support, I’m proud to have achieved so much for our region.

Since the election, the Albanese Labor Government has remained focused on delivering the commitments you voted for.

We’ve cut student debt by 20 per cent, made medicines cheaper, and protected penalty rates.

We’ve delivered the biggest investment in bulk billing in Australian history so more people can see a GP for free, and we're opening 50 new Urgent Care Clinics, including at Nowra.

We’ve made it easier to buy a home, with five per cent deposits for first home buyers, and we’re building more well-located homes right across the country.

I’m delighted that, in the last sitting week of parliament, our landmark environmental law reforms were passed, heralding a new era for the environment and productivity in Australia.

People in Gilmore have jumped at the chance to install a solar battery, with our Cheaper Home Batteries program - part of the Albanese Government’s plan to deliver cleaner, fairer, more reliable energy system.

Heading into 2026, we’ll keep our focus on helping you and your family with the cost of living.

Over the holiday period, I hope you get the chance to rest, relax and reset with family and friends, share some great meals, and enjoy some well-deserved downtime in our spectacular region.

I’d also like to say a huge thank you to everyone who is working and volunteering through the festive period – the people giving up time with their families to keep us safe, to keep us fed and to keep our vital services running.

I'm looking forward to getting straight back to work in the new year, being involved on the ground in our community and delivering on our government’s commitments to build Australia's future.

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