Brad Robertson, the Nationals candidate for the federal seat of Farrer, intends to deliver a new hospital to the electorate.
The proposal seeks to address a critical community need for expanded medical infrastructure in New South Wales. By leveraging federal funding, Robertson aims to challenge the current government's timeline for healthcare development in the region.
Robertson said the plan relies on a $200 million [1] funding pledge from the Coalition. He said the process involves direct engagement with federal authorities to secure the project's viability.
"You go to Canberra, you sit down, you negotiate, you find a solution," Robertson said.
Robertson said the proposal is designed to create a concrete framework that forces a response from political opponents. He said the pledge provides the necessary leverage to move the project from a concept to a reality.
"I can actually produce something that can put pressure on the Labor Party to start the ball rolling on something this community desperately needs," Robertson said.
Discussions regarding the hospital's implementation have been held in Canberra. The focus remains on utilizing the Coalition's financial commitment to ensure the Farrer electorate receives the facilities Robertson said are essential for the local population.
“"You go to Canberra, you sit down, you negotiate, you find a solution."”
This move represents a strategic effort by the Nationals to frame healthcare access as a primary electoral issue in Farrer. By tying the hospital plan to a specific $200 million figure, Robertson is attempting to shift the political burden onto the Labor Party, forcing them to either match the funding or defend the lack of existing infrastructure in the region.
