CANBERRA, ACT, May 10 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript:

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Joint press conference with

The Hon Clare O'NeilMP

Minister for Housing

The Hon DrAndrew LeighMP

Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury

Subjects: $2billion housing infrastructure fund, federal Budget, Farrer by‑election

Andrew Leigh:

Indeed, well, good morning. My name is Andrew Leigh, the local member for the seat of Fenner, and the Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury. I'd like to welcome you all today to Belconnen, in the heart of my electorate. There's plenty of gifts that you can give mums around Australia who are celebrating Mother's Day. Flowers are good. Brunch...