Independent for Gilmore Kate Dezarnaulds has welcomed household relief in the 2025–26 Federal Budget, but says lasting change for the South Coast depends on how promises are delivered.
Dezarnaulds praised new investments in health, infrastructure and education, and acknowledged the $7.9 billion bulk billing boost and aged care pay rise as “steps in the right direction”.
However, she said the test will be whether these measures translate into better access, particularly in rural and coastal towns.