UPDATED AFTER A CALL FROM THE PM

The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and NSW Labor Leader, Chris Minns, have visited Kiama today to lend their support to Labor candidate Katelin McInerney.

Walking along Terralong St, Mr Albanese said he was proud to support such a strong candidate and was looking forward to working with a Minns Labor Government.

He noted that winning Gilmore was crucial in the Federal election, and winning Kiama would be just as crucial.

Speaking to The Bugle exclusively shortly after the visit, Mr Albanese said all of the reaction he got from people was very positive.

"Kaitlin is a great candidate and there is chaos on the other side of politics," he said.

"Kaitlin represents the chance to have a voice in the Minns Labor Government that is constructive and positive.

"I think that Kiama has always been an important seat historically, and we returned Fiona Phillips in Gilmore at the Federal election in spite of a major campaign.

"The feedback I’m getting around the state is that it is time for a change. That after 12 years of an O'Farrell/Baird/Berejiklian/Perrottet government it is time for some stability and for adults to be in charge.

"Chris Minns will be focused on fighting for NSW. The Liberal Party is focused on fighting each other."

Long term local Labor branch member Marg Dowl was energised by the visit.

“It was great to see two exceptional politicians come down to support Katelin,” says Marg.

“This is the most unusual election we have ever had. Theoretically we don’t have a Liberal candidate, but we have an independent candidate who may rejoin the Liberal party. Who can possibly call it?”

New branch member Kim Elder says, “It’s the first time in an election we’ve had the Federal and State leaders come down – it is a very good sign.

“If anyone can win it, Katelin can.”