Andrew Gee (Calare, National Party, Minister for Decentralisation and Regional Education) Share this | Hansard source

I think members opposite should listen. In regional Australia, for the month of February, regional exports rose by 11.2 per cent to $4.2 billion compared to February 2020. On this side of the House, we're put in place the policies to drive growth, investment and prosperity in country Australia. Take the 2021 regional package in the budget, which delivered 350 new programs and initiatives to rebuild our regional economy. There was $110 billion for much needed infrastructure, representing 30,000 jobs.

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You should listen. A little less chirp and a little more listening will deliver better outcomes for country Australia.

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