Serena Copley has been given a second chance to win the state electorate of Kiama after the Liberal Party announced on Thursday she would be their candidate at next year's election.

NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane is putting her faith in Copley to reverse last September's result in which Labor rival Katelin McInerney won the seat in a landslide after it was left vacant following the resignation of Gareth Ward when he was found guilty of sexual assault offences.

Copley said she was standing again to fight for the region as part of her commitment to give local families, households and businesses a strong voice.

"Labor made a lot of promises during the by-election, and I will be holding them to account every day to ensure Kiama gets more than just broken promises from this Government," she said.

Copley has lived locally for more than 30 years, with four generations of her family calling the South Coast region home.

“Families have been doing it really tough under Labor.

"Household budgets are stretched to breaking point, housing is unaffordable, trains are slower and less reliable, essential services and infrastructure are falling behind, and our region isn’t getting the investment it needs.

"It’s not good enough - our community deserves better."

The former Shoalhaven City Councillor worked hard to fix the finances, deliver better services, and secure upgrades to critical infrastructure, including local roads, when she held that role.

A volunteer with Meals on Wheels, she works professionally educating young people and partnering with local businesses to train and upskill employees with traineeships and sector-specific qualifications.

Copley said the main issues she will be tackling revolve around standing up for local families, households, and small businesses and fighting for services, infrastructure and investment in the region.

"Our community is paying the price under Labor. We need a local who knows the issues and delivers results - and I have a strong track record of delivery,” she said.

“I want to be a champion for Kiama, and I’ll fight for better outcomes every day."