Michael McCormack (Riverina, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

I would be prepared to give the minister an extension of time if she is going to continue to praise the National Party. I congratulate the member for Ballarat for her rise on 25 March to be Minister for Regional Services and Local Communities and Territories. I am sure she will do a good job. I also acknowledge the fact that the member for Eden Monaro on 4 February was appointed Minister for Defence Materiel. It is good that Labor is finally recognising that they should have ministers from the bush, from rural Australia. Correct me if I am wrong here; howl me down if you will.

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