Coalition hasn't ruled out rescue flights for Australians stuck overseas, deputy PM tells Q+A

 The federal government has not ruled out organising rescue flights for Australians stuck overseas, the deputy prime minister, Michael McCormack, has said.


Speaking on a combative and briefly musical episode of ABC’s Q+A program on Monday, McCormack said the Australian government was “doing everything we can” to help the 25,000 people stuck overseas return home.



Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/sep/08/coalition-hasnt-ruled-out-rescue-flights-for-australians-stuck-overseas-deputy-pm-tells-qa

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