Anthony Albanese quotes

Despite the enormous role that local government plays in our daily lives, the constitution makes not one mention of it. (Anthony Albanese)
Politicians who lack the vision to lead the community on big issues like public transport often hide their inaction by blaming other levels of government when anyone complains. View quote
Anthony Albanese
Less cars on the road means productivity and jobs growth, as it allows for the more efficient movement of goods and services and encourages greater urban population density. View quote
Anthony Albanese
High-speed rail would revolutionise interstate travel and would also be an economic game-changer for dozens of regional communities along its path. View quote
Anthony Albanese
The passage of time is likely to make high-speed rail more and more desirable, making it critical that politicians of today think ahead to tomorrow. View quote
Anthony Albanese
The sporting fields where Australia's greats began their careers are built and rebuilt with Commonwealth help, as are the halls and community centres where our most of our well-known stars first felt the magic of the stage. View quote
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Short-term thinking is the greatest enemy of good government. View quote
Anthony Albanese
Australia has an economic interest in ensuring our cities have 21st century urban rail transport to reduce traffic congestion. View quote
Anthony Albanese
The fact is Qatar, Etihad, Emirates, Singapore, Garuda, all of the three Chinese airlines, Air New Zealand - the fact is that international aviation relies very much upon agreements between nation-states, and it is not an area in which you have free market operations. View quote
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It is in the national interest to have the Flying Kangaroo. It's in the interests of our tourism industry. It's in the interests of jobs here in Australia. View quote
Anthony Albanese