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But Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says New South Wales and other states and territories can count on the government's support, and that planning on the best ways to work together was the point of the natural disaster preparedness summit in Canberra a week ago. But the no vote still leads, with 49 percent of respondents intending to vote no, and 8 percent still undecided.
But Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Tania Constable says businesses across Australia are involved in the campaign because they believe the reforms will stifle productivity and add unnecessary complexity. A confidential vocational education and training tip-off line will allow current and former students, staff, homestay hosts and employers of international students to report fraud.