“There would definitely be financial advantages, economies of scale within the non-public and public sector, opening Aldi shops on our shores,” he stated.
Talking to As we speak, opposition veterans affairs spokesperson Joyce stated he did not consider New Zealanders would go for it, however that the choice ought to nonetheless be on the desk.
“The defence coverage, financial coverage – we’d even win a rugby recreation,” he stated.
He stated the Australian Structure even offered for the chance with out the necessity for a referendum.
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As Australia mused on federation previous to 1901, each New Zealand and Fiji have been thought of as potential states.
Impartial Senator Jacqui Lambie additionally backed the change, joking that it might be of “huge profit” to Tasmania.
“We will cease doing the heavy lifting for you mainlanders,” she stated.