Jim Lloyd, Liberal Party

There will be a lot at stake for Peninsula residents at the next Federal election on Saturday, October 9.

Under the Howard Government, Australia has become a more secure and prosperous place to live.

Since 1996, we have ended Labor's habits of spending more money than they actually had. In fact, we have reduced their debt from $96 billion to $25 billion - and without having to borrow one red cent!

Best of all, the money we have saved in the interest rates off that debt has been spent where it is needed most, providing more doctors and nurses, building better roads such as the widening of the F3 and helping schools provide more opportunities for our children.

Thanks to the tough decisions made by the Howard Government, we now enjoy low inflation and interest rates, making our homes more affordable and we have received massive tax cuts and family bonus payments that make it easier to raise children.

Businesses also are doing well and this means more jobs and a better future for all. But all this could so easily slip away.

A Latham Labor government could easily overturn and destroy all of this good work. On promises alone, Labor has already overspent, so where will the money come from?

An increase in the GST is more than on the cards if Latham joins his Labor (State) mates in government!

I am proud to represent the Peninsula in the Federal Parliament and I assure you that if re-elected I will continue to fight for the needs of all Peninsula residents.

Press Statement, September 30 Jim Lloyd, Member for Robertson