The Prime Minister said that this was a “time of great challenge for Australia”, but that even as the fires continued Australians would gather at the SCG and around televisions to watch the match and “be inspired by the great feats of our cricketers fro...
Scott Morrison declared that the upcoming test match between Australia and New Zealand would be played in the shadow of tragedy.
“This test and this whole season has been played out against terrible events both here in Australia and also in New Zealand with the White Island [volcanic eruption],” the Prime Minister told those gathered for the New Year’s Day function in support of the McGrath Foundation and the Pink Test that begins on Friday.
“I today want to particularly recognise the contribution of New Zealand’s firefighters and what they have done to support their Australian mates here at this testing time.
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