SBS Nepali sat down with Opposition Leader Angus Taylor to discuss Nepal’s ongoing flood crisis and the federal government’s relief efforts.
Key Points
- Angus Taylor described the Nepal floods as a "terrible tragedy" and expressed sympathy for affected families.
- Taylor said he had met members of the Nepali Australian community in south-west Sydney and wanted to acknowledge their grief.
- The opposition leader emphasised bipartisan support for Nepal's recovery and said the Coalition would work constructively with the government.
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