What will the new Labor government do for rural and regional Australia?

With the Nationals now out of power, we examine the Albanese government's promises and priorities for the bush

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Anthony Albanese says his desire as prime minister is to unite Australia, with no one left behind, no one held back", but for many living outside the capital cities in Coalition-held seats, being left behind is exactly what they fear.

Chief executive of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, Natalie Egleton, says despite the federal election results indicating the Nationals' base is declining, the party held all their seats, meaning there's still a sentiment in the bush about the need to have parties focused on rural communities".