Andrew Hastie (Canning, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

We're at a crossroads over in Western Australia, and, after nearly eight years of Labor, what do we have to show for it? A health system in crisis, rising crime and a cost-of-living crisis making life harder for Australians. That's why I'm proud to support five outstanding local Liberal candidates for the state election on 8 March who will fight for their communities and bring good governance back to Western Australia.

Owen Mulder, the Liberal candidate for Dawesville, is a neighbour of mine in Halls Head. Owen knows what matters most: fixing Peel Health Campus and improving community safety. Labor promised hospital upgrades and more police, but they haven't delivered. Instead, they wasted time and money on the disastrous Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act and multibillion-dollar blowouts on Perth train lines. Owen will fight for the Peel Health Campus and a stronger police presence in our community as well as for a new high school in Dawesville. 'Your vote matters in Dawesville,' is what I'll say to my constituents, and Owen Mulder is the local champion we need to deliver for us.

Kaye Seeber is the Liberal for Mandurah. Kaye is a respected community leader with a heart for service, running WA Mums Cottage to support local families in need. Kaye understands the real challenges people face and will be a strong voice for Mandurah, fighting to fix our hospital, restore proper policing and ensure that services keep up with our growing city.

Mark Jones is the Liberal for Secret Harbour. Secret Harbour is growing, but Labor isn't keeping up. It needs real infrastructure: widening the Kwinana Freeway and finally delivering the long-awaited Karnup train station. Labor has been talking about the station for years but keeps kicking the can down the road. It's time for them to get it done. Mark knows that we need better health care and more police. He's running because he's sick of watching his community get ignored while billions are wasted elsewhere.

Paul Mansfield is the Liberal for Darling Range. As a father and a specialist teacher, Paul understands the pressures families face. He's focused on real improvements: unlocking affordable housing in Mundijong, upgrading local sports facilities and delivering better support for volunteer emergency services, particularly our volunteer firefighters. I know Paul will be a tireless advocate for Darling Range.

Finally, David Bolt is the Liberal for Murray-Wellington. Murray-Wellington is growing fast, but Labor has failed to plan for that growth. Towns like Pinjarra, Dwellingup and Waroona have been left behind. David will fight to upgrade the Peel Health Campus and push for a new public hospital to serve the 450,000 people moving into our region. David's committed to major road upgrades, including the Pinjarra Heavy Haulage Deviation, and opening up new housing opportunities.

This election is our chance to send a message to Roger Cook and WA Labor. They've taken our vote for granted for far too long. WA Liberals Owen Mulder, Kaye Seeber, Mark Jones, Paul Mansfield and David Bolt are ready to serve, and I ask that you support them.