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WA Labor slams Federal Government’s $1.2 billion half-price flight stimulus as ‘pathetic’ – PerthNow
The State Government has lashed a $1.2 billion stimulus package — described by Scott Morrison as the tourism industry’s ‘ticket to recovery’ — saying WA was being…
A $1.2 billion federal stimulus package for the tourism industry is pathetic, according to Western Australia.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his tourism minister, Dan Tehan, on Thursday announced 800,000 half-price plane tickets to an initial 13 destinations.
The only WA city included is Broome.
Premier Mark McGowan described the package as very disappointing and said it appeared to be some sort of punishment for us putting in place our borders that have protected our State.
The Liberal Party…
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