Opposition Leader AlboMP has accused Prime Minister ScottMorrisonMP of failing to deliver on policy promises for rural areas saying the Morrison government only pays 'lip service to the potential of our regions”.
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Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of failing to deliver on policy promises for rural areas saying the Morrison government only pays "lip service to the potential of our regions”. “He’s always there for the photo-op, but never there for the follow-up," Mr Albanese said. The Labor Leader called for infrastructure and manufacturing to be bolstered to help regional Australia bounce back from the coronavirus crisis.
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