Mark Speakman
NSW Leader of the Opposition
Natalie Ward
NSW Deputy Liberal Leader
Mark Coure
Shadow Minister for South Western Sydney
The NSW Opposition will bring its Shadow Cabinet to the Camden local government area today to meet with families, small businesses and community groups across the region about the issues shaping everyday life.
The visit is part of a series of Shadow Community Cabinet meetings focused on getting out of Macquarie Street and back into local communities. The Opposition will hear directly from residents about cost-of-living pressures, housing, infrastructure, health care and the future of the region.
The Camden local government area continues to be one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Locals say the Minns Labor Government is failing to keep up with the needs of families and businesses across the area.
Leader of the Opposition Mark Speakman said the visit is about listening to the community and acting on what matters most.
“Families here are working hard and doing their bit. They bought homes, built businesses and put their trust in government to keep up. Instead, they’ve been left waiting in traffic, waiting for services and waiting for promises that never arrive,” Mr Speakman said.
Deputy Liberal Leader Natalie Ward said the Camden area captures what so many families are feeling right now.
“People are tired of doing more with less. They want a fair go and a government that delivers. The women, parents and small business owners I meet across south western Sydney are all saying the same thing. Life has become harder, and the bills just keep climbing,” Ms Ward said.
Shadow Minister for South-Western Sydney Mark Coure said the Camden area’s booming suburbs deserve their fair share of attention.
“This is one of the fastest growing regions in the country, yet it feels like the slow lane when it comes to government attention,” Mr Coure said.
The Shadow Cabinet will meet with representatives from local councils, business chambers, schools, service providers, sporting and community organisations to hear directly from locals about their priorities and concerns.