The Prime Minister’s call was an easy one to make when someone else was paying, said David Littleproud
, saying the Prime Minister’s call was an easy one to make when someone else was paying.
“I’m proud of the Matildas, and every Australian is, and we’re going to be riding it home but ... we’ve just got to understand that someone’s got to foot the bill and businesses are doing it tough.”Mr Albanese, who attended Saturday night’s game, will seek the support of state and territory leaders for a public holiday when national cabinet meets in Brisbane on Wednesday.
“What that did, of course, was lead to increased economic activity in a whole lot of businesses, particularly small businesses, and it actually benefited a whole range of those businesses.”
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