Kevin Rudd (Griffith, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I am referring to a constitutional fact. Secondly, in terms of any of the external borrowings undertaken by local authorities, it will be the normal procedure for those to be reported to the relevant state treasuries. I would imagine that those procedures are underway. If there are any further matters which I would draw further to the honourable member’s attention, then I will do so in response to any representations to me or through the Treasurer by state governments.

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