In the News
The Hon Alex Hawke
Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation
Manager of Opposition Business in the House
MEDIA RELEASE
2 September 2025
NRF still without an impact framework more than a year on
The Albanese Labor Government’s flagship $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) remains without a finalised impact framework, despite over $650 million already being invested.
Mr HAWKE (Mitchell—Manager of Opposition Business) (17:28): It's a privilege to rise today to follow my good friend the member for Berowra, my neighbour in Sydney, whom I congratulate on his re-election. I obviously welcome the fact that, after a very tough contest, he was returned by the people of Berowra to serve them.
Fantastic to attend the recent Official Opening of the Woolworths Castle Hill Showground Store. The shopping village is centrally located for local residents, metro users and great for local jobs.
Thank you Woolworths for the ongoing investment in our community and providing much needed infrastructure.
Wonderful to also have the children from Samuel Gilbert Public School singing the Australian Anthem and cutting the ribbon to open the store.
I’m pleased to announce that our community of Mitchell will now have access to MRI scans funded through Medicare at Lakeview Hosptial two years ahead of schedule.
I was pleased to join patients, clinicians, hospital leaders and Castlereagh Imaging to advocate for earlier access to Medicare-eligible MRI on behalf of our community.