Liberal candidate for Kiama, Serena Copley, has asked locals to consider whether they
are better off after two years of the NSW Labor Government, pledging to fight for the
region’s fair share of infrastructure funding and greater investment in essential services.
Four generations of Serena’s family have lived in the Shoalhaven for decades, including
her grandson, Jackson. That’s why she’s determined to protect the South Coast’s
unique lifestyle and create opportunities for the local community.
“Since Labor came to government, we’ve seen investment in local roads cut, less
reliable train services and a reduction in the quality of healthcare,” Ms Copley said.
“The Liberal Party has a strong record of investing in Kiama, and it’s important when
people ask themselves who’s best to represent them, they look at who has backed our
local community. Now is not the time to reward Labor for their cuts and neglect of
Kiama.”
Serena has a strong record of fighting for Kiama and championing the needs of the
South Coast community, on the Shoalhaven City Council Serena worked on delivering
high-quality services and investment in important local infrastructure like roads.
A Regional Training Manager with a Registered Training Organisation, Serena helps local
businesses to upskill employees through traineeships and place young unemployed
people into work.
“As a former councillor, as a volunteer and as someone who is invested in ensuring local
jobs and opportunities for people of all ages, I’ve always believed in stepping up to the
challenge. I am under no illusion how hard this contest will be, but I’m in it to win and to
give the people of Kiama a strong and effective voice in the NSW Parliament.”
“However you look at it, Labor have failed to deliver for Kiama. They don’t understand
regional NSW and unfortunately it is local families, households and small businesses
that are paying the price,” Ms Copley said.
“Families have seen cost-of-living support like Active Kids cut and Back to School
vouchers scrapped, seniors have lost the Senior’s Regional Travel Card, our trains are
slower and less reliable and we’re all seeing firsthand the impact of Labor’s cuts to
health and hospital funding.”
“Labor shouldn’t be rewarded after they have left so many worse off, that’s why I’m
asking people to support me and to back in the Liberal team that has a strong record of
delivering for Kiama.”
