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Politics Live: June 5, 2014

Updated June 5, 2014 — 6:12pm,first published June 5, 2014 — 9:08am

6.12pm on Jun 5, 2014

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It's time for us to stop work and browse travel websites about France and wonder if work will give us some time off.

But before that, what did we learn today?

Doing numerous interviews about how there's no disunity in the government is an effective way to keep the story going;
It's really good timing for the Nationals Leader to be the Acting Prime Minister;
If any government MP ever needs a break, Scott Ludlam could step in and say their lines for them; and
If uni students want cheap fees, they might have to settle for Bum Crack College.

6.01pm on Jun 5, 2014

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The PM is not expected to hold a doorstop soon.

Over the next few days, he will be meeting world leaders, including the French President Francois Hollande and Germany's Angela Merkel.

As well as participating in ceremonies for the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

5.56pm on Jun 5, 2014

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And bonjour Paris.

Tony Abbott has arrived in France.

In time for a croissant and a cafe.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott arrives in Paris on Thursday. Photo: Andrew Meares — Prime Minister Tony Abbott arrives in Paris on Thursday. Photo: Andrew MearesAndrew Meares

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5.50pm on Jun 5, 2014

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The House has risen for a week.

But estimates continues to rock.

Tonight live, the Department of Human Services, Trade, Treasury and Education will be working the mics in the committee wing.

5.46pm on Jun 5, 2014

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Warren, DO something!

Treasurer Joe Hockey, Acting Prime Minister Warren Truss and Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

5.41pm on Jun 5, 2014

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I would be competitive in a rap battle with Kanye.

Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull during question time. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

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5.39pm on Jun 5, 2014

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I would be competitive in a stare-off with Julie Bishop.

Leader of the House Christopher Pyne during question time. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

5.38pm on Jun 5, 2014

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Or maybe not.

Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce, Treasurer Joe Hockey and Acting Prime Minister Warren Truss on Thursday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

5.37pm on Jun 5, 2014

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Barney, if I touch your thigh, this will demonstrate that there are no problems with the Coalition.

Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce, Treasurer Joe Hockey and Acting Prime Minister Warren Truss. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

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5.34pm on Jun 5, 2014

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The time being 5.34pm, we now present PHOTOS WITHOUT NOTICE.

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