Kellie Sloane
Shadow Minister for Health
After strong pressure by the Kiama community and advocacy by the Kiama Liberal candidate Serena Copley, Labor has been dragged kicking and screaming to guaranteeing the future of David Berry Hospital.
Shadow Minister for Health Kellie Sloane said that while the NSW Liberals had been committed to saving David Berry Hospital, the Labor Government had only agreed to keep delivering public health services at the Hospital because of the pending by-election.
"When legislation was introduced into Parliament to protect David Berry Hospital, the Liberals supported it but Labor didn't," said Ms Sloane.
"We've always wanted to safeguard David Berry Hospital's health services for the people of Berry.
"This community deserves quality healthcare delivered in the community, rather than being sold off by the Labor Government.
"This is how the Labor Government has been treating Kiama for the last two years, they've been ignoring the community's needs and wishes – and are only paying attention now that there's a by-election.
"Kiama voters have a clear choice at this by-election, and Labor should not be rewarded for ignoring this community for two years."
