Media Releases

TARGETED ACTION TO DELIVER MORE AGED CARE BEDS

March 09, 2026

The Albanese Government is delivering more aged care beds where they are needed most, to ensure every older Australian can access the world-class aged care they deserve.

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300 JOBS SAVED AT MYUNA COLLIERY

March 03, 2026

Federal Member for Shortland, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, and Federal Member for Hunter, Dan Repacholi MP, have welcomed confirmation that an agreement has been reached to continue operations at Myuna Colliery, securing around 300 direct jobs at the mine and protecting a thousand more across the broader Lake Macquarie and Hunter community.

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ORIGIN MUST STOP PLAYING GAMES AND SECURE JOBS AT MYUNA

February 04, 2026

Federal Member for Shortland, the Hon Pat Conroy MP and Federal Member for Hunter, Dan Repacholi MP and have condemned Origin Energy for its handling of negotiations over the Myuna Colliery, accusing the company of playing corporate games while hundreds of Hunter jobs hang in the balance.

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CARDIFF GENERAL PRACTICE NOW FULLY BULK BILLING

December 11, 2025

The Albanese Government is making the single largest investment in Medicare since its creation over 40 years ago with our $8.5 billion package delivering on our commitment for more bulk billing and more doctors for all Australians. Residents in Cardiff and surrounds now have access to more bulk billed GP visits close to home.

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BOOSTING THE CAPACITY OF THE CHARLESTOWN MEDICARE URGENT CARE CLINIC

December 03, 2025

The Albanese Government is delivering on its election commitment to boost funding for the Charlestown Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

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NEW DOCTOR WELCOMED TO GWANDALAN VIA EXPEDITED PATHWAY

November 12, 2025

Residents of the Gwandalan Summerland region have welcomed a new full-time General Practitioner at their local medical centre, ensuring more people can access the healthcare they need.

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