Barnaby Joyce cheekily backs Australia-New Zealand merger

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A constitutional loophole would allow New Zealand to become part of Australia without need for a referendum.

has cheekily backed calls for New Zealand to join Australia's federation under a constitutional loophole.

Outgoing NZ Labour MP Jamie Strange told the country's parliament earlier this month that New Zealand should consider unification with Australia, according to the"There would certainly be economic benefits, economies of scale in the private and public sector, opening Aldi stores on our shores," he said.Speaking to Today, opposition veterans affairs spokesperson Joyce said he didn't believe New Zealanders would go for it, but that the option should still be on the table.

 

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