CANBERRA, ACT, May 27 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
HOST: A great initiative from the Australian Federal Government announced yesterday and that is that the Albanese Government is backing the Rugby League World Cup to the tune of the $12.4 million investment. I'm happy to say that the 31st Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese is on the line. Good morning, Prime Minister.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Happy Origin Day.
HOST: Indeed. Indeed. And of course after the Origin we'll have the Rugby League World Cup. What has prompted this investment into the competition that will be run across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea?
PRIME MINISTER: Look, this will be fanta...