Simon Crean (Hotham, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government) Share this | Hansard source

to develop the initiatives. So I say to those people in regional Australia who are looking for the opportunities for their future: work with us, work in a way that understands your strength, and work with us to realise that strength. Access the programs; do not be scared off by the fear campaign that those that sit opposite run. We have more to gain by grasping the opportunities than by cowering in fear. All you will get is a fear campaign from the other side. You will get progressive, sustained and strong economic growth and social diversity from us.

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