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A Piece of Paradise at Home
A radical idea could easily transform the way Australians holiday and help us create jobs and prosperity at home.
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A friend of mine floated a mind-blowing idea recently.
It's genius and could help change Australia for the better in a very short space of time.
Of course, that means it will never happen but it's an exciting concept just the same.
It arose during a discussion about the relative inexpensiveness of holiday destinations like Bali. It's cheap and close to home, which makes it very popular for holidaymakers.
These tourists plough a pile of money into the local economy, creating jobs and prosperity.
So why can't we make our own version here?
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