Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce will visit the University of New England on Friday for an important media event.
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During the federal election campaign, Mr Joyce announced the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority would relocate from Canberra to Armdiale if the Coalition was re-elected.
And his department has already contracted real estate agents to secure a location in Armidale
The decision would shift 175 public servants from the capital.
Despite pressure from the senate, Mr Joyce has refused to release the findings of the $272,000 cost-benefit analysis regarding the move.
It comes just two days after Deputy Premier John Barilaro announced Armidale as the location for the new TAFE digital headquarters.
