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Russell Broadbent demands federal commitment to Warragul Hospital before election day - No support without funding

Russell Broadbent urges federal leaders to commit $60 million for Warragul Hospital, unlocking full funding. He demands support for a Monash medical training facility and vows no parliamentary backing without a hospital commitment.

By news@gippsland - 2nd April 2025 - Back to News

Hi, Russell Broadbent, your Independent Member for Monash. Today, I'm calling on the Prime Minister and Peter Dutton, to visit my electorate of Monash and announce their commitment to fund the new Warragul Hospital. Yesterday I wrote to both leaders inviting them to commit to the first stage of funding - $60 million - to get this vital project underway.

Russell Broadbent urges $60 million in federal funding to kickstart Warragul Hospital and secure state support for Gippsland's future health professionals

Hospital funding priority

This funding will trigger the state government to come to the table and it's key to unlocking the full build of the Warragul and District Hospital. On top of that, the federal government must also commit to delivering the Monash on-site medical training facility - an education hub that will support the next generation of local health professionals right here in Gippsland.

It's clear the major parties are taking this electorate for granted. They think they can ignore Monash and still win your support. Well, I'm here to tell them - they won't. People continue to ask me who I'll support in the event of a hung parliament?

Well, let me give you a straight answer: My priority in this campaign is the Warragul and District Hospital. I will not support either side unless they commit to the hospital before election day, that's my commitment! I'm bringing this issue to a head - once and for all. No commitment, No support. It's that simple. Thanks for listening.

Pictures from Russell Broadbent MP website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

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