NSW Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres has acknowledged the "distress" today's regional travel postponement has caused, but denies the government lied or attempted to 'smother' the announcement.

NSW Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres has acknowledged the "distress" today's regional travel postponement has caused, but denies the government lied or attempted to 'smother' the announcement.

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