Warren Truss (Wide Bay, National Party, Leader of the Nationals) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the honourable member for Lyne for his question, and, as a regional member, he knows how important it is to have strong, resilient regional communities. When our regions are strong, so is our nation. Regions in particular are very dependent upon having transport networks that work well, and so investments in highways and local roads are of particular importance. I am conscious of a number of significant projects in the member's electorate and on the Pacific Highway and other parts of northern New South Wales—

Mr Albanese interjecting—

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