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CHARLIE MCKILLOP: It is ABC Far North you’re tuned to at 18 minutes to 8, and at last a critical link of one of the bigges

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.

NATALIE BARR, HOST: Well, there's nothing more annoying than getting a scam call or a text.

TOM CONNELL: Representation of the territories in Australia could grow at the next election.

JAYNIE SEAL: Joining me live is Kristy McBain, Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.