Zaneta Mascarenhas MP
Federation Chamber, Parliament House, Canberra
Constituency Statement
My goal when I was elected as the member for Swan was clear: to work hard every day, building a fairer, stronger, greener and kinder Australia. I wanted to make a real difference in the Swan community, and I've worked hard every day in this place to advocate for Swan and to listen to the people of Swan, to the things that matter most to them, and my track record has demonstrated just that.
In Swan we have delivered almost half a million dollars in energy efficiency grants across the entire electorate; almost $100,000 in volunteer grants to support our dedicated community groups; and $360,000 to Curtin University's AI empowerment project, which will help autistic adolescents with education and employment challenges. There's $350,000 to the PeopleKind Group ARC light project. This is assisting young people in reducing social isolation and engaging with education and training. There's $5.4 million to upgrade sporting facilities at the local grounds within the City of South Perth. There is almost $1 million to Football West to promote female soccer, and $7,000 to our local sporting champions.
I've made promises and I've delivered them. This includes $2.5 million to upgrade the McCallum Park Active Area. It's delivered. We're in the process of delivering funds of $5.3 million to upgrade the Queens Park Open Space. There's $2 million to upgrade commercial kitchens at Bentley TAFE. This is being implemented right now. There are funds for Forrestfield Primary School's basketball courts. There's also $10 million in funding for cleaning up urban rivers. And that's not all. There are so many achievements to list, but I'm incredibly proud of the progress that we have made as the Labor government.
I believe in listening to the people of Swan, championing local voices and delivering real, tangible outcomes that make a difference in everyday life. Whether it's securing better health care, improving infrastructure or supporting our essential workers, I'm committed to working alongside Swan locals to achieve lasting change. We've accomplished a lot, but there is more to do, and the cost of living, housing and secure jobs are my top priorities. Swan is a better place under Labor, and I am proud of the real difference we have made. I will continue to work hard every day for the people of Swan because our community deserves nothing less—and everybody knows that, under the opposition leader, Australia will be worse off.
