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8 May 2017
Five million people living in Australia’s fast-growing outer suburbs are hoping tomorrow’s federal budget will answer their calls for more and better infrastructure funding.
Ruth Spielman, Executive Officer of the National Growth Areas Alliance, says the budget must recognise the needs of communities in fast-growing areas...Full Media Release
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