Kate Thwaites and Labor are delivering for our community and Building Australia’s future.
I’m working hard to support our community with cost-of-living relief and local investments.
Labor is committed to:
- Expanding GP bulk-billing to ensure all Australians can see a doctor for free;
- Making medicines cheaper for all in our community;
- Delivering another tax cut for every taxpayer and more energy bill relief;
- Wiping 20% off student debt and make Free TAFE permanent;
- Building more homes in our community, helping first-home buyers; and
- Taking action on climate change and protecting our environment.
Labor will deliver for our community:
- Supporting the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Heidelberg and opening a new one in Diamond Creek and surrounds, making it easier for families to see a doctor.
- Supporting community sports and local participation with a $2.8 million package for Ivanhoe Netball and Croquet Clubs, and the Heidelberg West Football and Netball Club, helping more women, girls and older people get active.
- Investing $2.3 million to help WaterMarc in Greensborough transition from gas to all-electric, helping Banyule Council cut costs and reinvest in essential services.
- Expanding local training opportunities with a $50 million National TAFE Centre of Excellence at Melbourne Polytechnic in West Heidelberg.
- Building 746 new social and affordable homes in our community, including the redevelopment of the Bell-Bardia estate in West Heidelberg.
- Providing $100,000 for Himilo Community Connect and Darusalam Society to support community cohesion.
- Delivering community upgrades at Shelley Park in Heidelberg Heights and Eltham Lower Park.
To find out more about how Labor will deliver a better future for our community, please click the button below.
JAGAJAGA FUNDING ACHIEVEMENTS
Kate is proud to be part of a Federal Labor government that supports Melbourne’s northern and northeastern suburbs, ensuring our community receives its fair share of federal funding. Celebrating these local achievements is important. Here are some of the key funding wins since Kate was first elected in 2019:
Note: Prior to the 2022 election, the Jagajaga electorate did not include Eltham, Eltham North, Research, or Kangaroo Ground. The electorate boundaries will change after the next federal election to include the University Hill estate portion of Bundoora and all of North Warrandyte.