Michelle Rowland (Greenway), Chris Bowen (McMahon), Ed Husic (Chifley) Andrew Charlton (Parramatta) were all returned with strong support despite intense opposition that resulted in some instances police being called to settle down some of the booth workers.
The Labor MPs campaigned on cost-of-living measures introduced by Government over the past three years including tax cuts, pension increases, childcare subsidies and pharmaceutical benefits, improvements in education.
Healthcare featured with substantial increases to Medicare rebates; a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for the North West; and the announcement of a $120M birthing services unit to be added to the NSW Labor Government announcement of $700M Rouse Hill Hospital which also include emergency department.
Federal Labor Government $1B roads investments will help the State Labor Government to upgrade Richmond Rd, Townsend Rd, Bandon Rd, Garfield Rd, Burdekin Road and Windsor Rd which are all needed for the rapidly growing population.
Michelle Rowland MP (Greenway) said: “I am very humbled to have been re-elected as Member for Greenway, with a positive plan to deliver the services and investments our community needs, wants and deserves.
“Representing the aspirations of Greenway, and helping build a better future, has been the great privilege of my life – and locals can be assured I will continue to stand up for our community.
“These achievements build on my work delivering 13 new or upgraded parks and playgrounds through my Better Local Living Plan, a new school and fast-tracked High School in Box Hill led by the Minns Labor Government, and securing new mobile tower sites to improve coverage where it matters most.”
Ed Husic MP (Chifley) said: “It means a great deal to be re-elected as the Member for Chifley. I fight hard for our community, we’ve always got to push for our fair share. In just three years, we've delivered an Urgent Care Clinic at Rooty Hill, record school funding, a billion-dollar local roads upgrade funding and more. It’s a real honour to represent an area I’ve grown up and worked in - now it’s time to get back to it and deliver further.”
Chris Bowen MP (McMahon) said: ““I want to thank the people of McMahon for the opportunity and privilege to continue to serve as your member of Parliament. It’s been exciting getting to know everyone in the new parts of my electorate over the past few months, and I look forward to meeting even more people over the next few years. Together, let’s continue to deliver for our area.”
Andrew Charlton MP (Parramatta) said he is honoured to be re-elected as the Member for Parramatta.
“Thank you to everyone who put your trust in me, it’s a privilege I’ll never take for granted,” Mr Charlton said.
“I’m proud of what we have achieved and look forward to delivering for our community - fixing Toongabbie Bridge, making our streets safer, and improving local services. This win belongs to everyone who believes in a stronger, fairer future for our region.”
All the elected Labor MPs are honoured to be re-elected and with a clear mandate for Albanese Labor Government. For Blacktown, the results mean that Federal, State and Local Council governments are all Labor.
