‘Good start to snow season': Regional areas affected by weather change bring in tourism
Deputy Nationals Leader Kevin Hogan claims a change in weather has meant a 'good start' to the snow season.
'I think the great potential in Australian tourism is the regional areas,' Mr Hogan told Sky News Australia.
'When we see tourist areas hit by, whether it be a weather event, we need to go and support them straight away.'

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