“Regional interests and loyalties are even stronger among Australians than among Americans - in that in social life they exist almost without challenge. Canberra is a poor thing compared to Washington and there is no great metropolis like New York… — Donald Horne Copy Share Image
When national policy becomes hostage to regional interests, the federal government becomes paralysed and would be unable to act in the larger national interest. — Sanjaya Baru Copy Share Image
