ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: It's great to be here at the FIFA Fan Festival site in Brisbane.

SPEAKER: But first, the ALP conference kicks off tomorrow in Brisbane for the first time in five years.

LAUREL EDWARDS, HOST: She's popped by to say good day. Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland. Welcome to The Ekka!

NITA GREEN: Well, good morning, everyone, and a big welcome to Gordonvale.

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MURRAY JONES: One hundred per cent Cairns and the Tropical North, it’s 846 4CA, if you tune in.

KRISTY MCBAIN, MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TERRITORIES: Good morning.

CATHERINE KING: Well, good morning, everybody.

KRISTY MCBAIN, MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TERRITORIES: Good morning.

STEPHEN CENATIEMPO: It's time for our federal political panel.