Craig Laundy (Reid, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

This Saturday the people in my electorate have an important decision to make. They can choose to re-elect the Baird Liberal government or return to the chaos and incompetence that we witnessed four years ago. The Baird government has, among many other achievements, returned New South Wales to being the fastest growing economy in Australia, dramatically improved transport across the state and spent nearly $5 billion to rebuild and expand hospitals.

In my federal electorate of Reid I have three state seats—Drummoyne, Strathfield and Auburn. In Drummoyne, which was neglected by Labor for 49 years, in just four years John Sidoti has delivered upgrades to local ferry wharfs and train stations, obtained funding of $150 million for Concord Hospital and committed $2 million to upgrade the popular Bay Run.

In Strathfield, after 16 years of Labor neglect, in four years Charles Cassuscelli has obtained funding for new public schools; has upgraded, or is in the process of upgrading, Strathfield, Flemington, Croydon and Homebush railway stations; and has spent over $1.2 million on numerous community facilities serving our multicultural communities.

In Auburn, the Liberal candidate Ronney Oueik has served his local community as mayor with distinction. Ronney's opponent is Luke Foley. Luke Foley does not live in Auburn; many locals have asked me if he even knows how to get there. Regardless, he stands in stark contrast to Ronney, who has spent his entire life embedded within his community.

On Saturday, I encourage my electorate to support John, Charles and Ronney and to back Baird.

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