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Dominic Giannini

PM 'wouldn't mind' abolishing states

Anthony Albanese said we might not have three tiers of government if writing the constitution today. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Anthony Albanese says he wouldn't mind abolishing states in Australia but has no intention to act.

The prime minister expressed frustration at the federation, which also became a point of contention between federal and state governments during the pandemic.

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