Julie Owens (Parramatta, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Well, it is a condition in Australia that often happens. But it is your job when you are in government to actually work with state governments because they are elected by the people. It is your job. It is about what is called leadership—what this MPI is all about—when a government works with other governments that are elected by the people. (Time expired)

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