Pat Conroy is the Federal Labor Candidate for Shortland.

Like a lot of kids, Pat was born with a speech impediment. Thanks to the introduction of Medicare in 1984, he was able to see a speech therapist, changing his life forever. He went on to have a successful education at his local public school on the Central Coast.

Pat is a dad of two and the husband of a nurse. Like all parents, Pat wants local families to have access to the services they need. That’s why he has always fought for better health and education.

Pat and Labor saved the Hunter’s GP Access After Hours service, restoring the funding cut by the Liberals. Pat has also delivered two new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Charlestown and Lake Haven.

Pat was first elected to Parliament in 2013 and is now serving in Cabinet as Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery as well as the Minister for International Development and the Pacific. Having a strong voice for our local area at the Cabinet table ensures we receive our fair share.