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> [Science can tell us what can be done in principle, but it is then a matter for public debate as to what should be done. And ultimately, it is a role for politicians to decide the answers.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-walport/science-can-tell-us-what-can-be-done-in-principle-but-it-is-then-a/)

[Mark Walport](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-walport/)

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> [NSW is always guided by the experts. It's not for politicians to decide how we manage hazard reduction or back burning operations.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gladys-berejiklian/nsw-is-always-guided-by-the-experts-it-s-not-for-politicians-to/)

[Gladys Berejiklian](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gladys-berejiklian/)

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