Independent MP Russell Broadbent is calling on all sides of politics to join him in committing $60 million to kickstart the planning and design of the new Warragul and District Hospital.
Mr Broadbent has personally written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, urging them to visit his electorate and declare their commitment to the first stage of hospital funding.
Mr Broadbent said the funding commitment will “trigger the Victorian government to come to the party”.
He said governments can no longer ignore Monash. He highlighted the recent multi-million-dollar announcements for hospitals in marginal regions, including Pakenham and in the Western Australian seat of Hasluck.
“Just down the highway in Pakenham in a marginal electorate, funding for a new hospital is miraculously announced by the Allan Government,” Mr Broadbent said.
“I’m bringing this issue to a head once and for all. That’s my commitment.
Mr Broadbent said in the event of a hung parliament, “no one will get my support unless they commit to the hospital.”
