Andrew Wilkie (Denison, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, yesterday you spoke glowingly of the city deals being struck around the country. But I understand that the Hobart City Deal, as it currently stands, won't include any funding other than for the Bridgewater Bridge, which has already been announced, and doesn't include light rail. Prime Minister, city deals are good in principle, but are just thinly disguised election pork-barrelling if the Commonwealth contribution only flows to seats you want to win or hold. Prime Minister, can you confirm that the Hobart City Deal will be finalised before the election? Will it include funding other than for the Bridgewater Bridge? And will it include a commitment to light rail?

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