Local protestors don't want fellow voters to forget it either. Right on cue, during day one of the official election campaign, a small group of vocal campaigners appeared at the PM's doorstop in Culburra Beach.

They were led by South Coast unionist Arthur Rorris, who busted out a ukulele for a rendition of April Sun in Cuba - a shot at Morrison's appearance on 60 Minutes earlier this year.

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Aside from the musical number, the group aired their own grievances about the PM and his government - citing inaction during the Black Summer bushfires (and more recent floods), the need for better mental health supports, and a lack of solutions to Gilmore's housing crisis among key concerns.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison was joined by Liberal candidate Andrew Constance, for a press conference promising $40 million to fix Shoalhaven City roads - should their party win the election.

The pair made a doorstop at Culburra Beach firm East Coast Canning, also using the appearance to spruik the fruits of a government grants program, which enabled the local business to invest in new manufacturing technology.

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Outside the facility in Culburra Beach's industrial estate, long-time Shoalhaven locals were assembled and clad in garish attire.

Protestor and Vincentia resident, Bob, spoke to the throng of media about his own reasons for protesting.

"I've been here since well before the really big fire that affected us in 2000 - I've been here for three or four big bushfires here," he said.

"To see the devastation [of Black Summer] and everything that was there, and come out the other side... I talk to people and think 'there's another failure' on the mental health side of things.

"We've got insurance, but we're 70, we're 80, we're 90, and we've lost everything. Building of the house is something really important, but these people will need their mental health to be looked after for a long time."

For Bob, seeing people in his own generation homeless and unable to afford essential medications is heartbreaking.

Usually a staunch union man, his voice begins to shake as he recounts the harsh reality of Gilmore's housing crisis.

"One of our big issues here is women who are homeless, in that older age group," he said.

"We were in Ulladulla, and saw a woman come out of the chemist in tears. We sat her down and got her a cup of coffee - turns out she had just lost her job, she was 63 with no money and no way to pay rent.

"She had gone in to the chemist to ask if they could give her half of a script, but of course they legally couldn't. It's these sort of things... it's wrong, and I feel so sorry for those people."

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Inside the factory gates, the press conference came to an abrupt end and the Prime Minister was hastily escorted away.

Shortly after the Liberals' $40 million campaign promise was announced, Gilmore MP Fiona Phillips announced her Labor party would give the same amount to Shoalhaven City Council.

Labor is committing to fix the same six Shoalhaven City roads as the Liberals, should an Albanese government be elected on May 21.