I've spent some time in North and Central Queensland, in fact as recently as yesterday I was in … - George Brandis

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When you feel concentrated within the intensity of making paintings, you know exactly what you are doing.

George Brandis

I've spent some time in North and Central Queensland, in fact as recently as yesterday I was in Rockhampton, where the seat of Capricornia is based. I have to tell you that people in Queensland, but particularly regional Queensland, are very concerned about jobs. They are very concerned that the economic future for themselves and their children and their grandchildren should be - should be clear.

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