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Michael McGowan and Benita Kolovos

‘They text each other all the time’: Perrottet and Andrews embrace the benefits of a united front

Dominic Perrottet New South Wales Daniel Andrews Victoria
‘The dynamic has entirely changed.’ Dominic Perrottet and Daniel Andrews have formed a close working relationship
‘The dynamic has entirely changed.’ Dominic Perrottet and Daniel Andrews have formed a close working relationship. Composite: Bianca De Marchi/James Ross/AAP

Listening to the New South Wales premier, Dominic Perrottet, speaking on Friday, you’d be forgiven for thinking Victoria was a new member of his cabinet.

Perrottet said the NSW government had “worked alongside” Victoria to deliver thousands of rapid antigen tests before schools resume next week. They were “the only states in the country” that could boast as much, he said.

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