Tony Abbott has abandoned the people of Newcastle, holding up job-creating infrastructure projects funded by the former Labor Government for over 9 months while systematically attacking healthcare, education and pensions.
Latest government figures show unemployment in Newcastle is now over 8%.
The former federal Labor Government committed 50 million that had been allocated to establish the High Speed Rail Authority to progress this transformative project for Newcastle.
Meanwhile, his best mate Mike Baird's only plan for the future is to flog public assets which once lost, can never be regained.
The former federal Labor Government also:
Funded and built the 405 million for the missing F3-M2 link, funded in the 2013 Budget, later reannounced as 'Northconnex' by the Abbott Government
580 million)
Improve safety at dozens of dangerous black spots on local roads.
Install boom gates and other safety measures at high-risk level crossings.
Provided over $20 million local community infrastructure funding in Newcastle including the Bar Beach Skate Park, Dixon Beach Park and Museum redevelopments.
Regional cities such as Newcastle have a critical role to play in our national economy.
The abandonment of the Major Cities Unit and any involvement of the national government in urban planning shows how out of touch the Abbott Government is with the needs of modern Australia.
