In short: The Opposition says it "beggars belief" a senior federal government minister would tell parliament he's "not sure" the United States is Australia's most trusted ally.
The Opposition says it "beggars belief" a senior federal government minister would tell parliament he's "not sure" the United States is Australia's most trusted ally.
Trade Minister Farrell made the comments during Question Time on Monday, instead calling New Zealand Australia's closest international ally.
Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell has come under fire from the opposition for saying he's "not sure" the United States is Australia's most trusted ally and instead arguing New Zealand is.
"I'm not sure the United States is our most trusted ally," he said.
"Everyone also knows that [the] United States is our closest ally, trusted strategic partner, and largest two-way investment partner. »
