Duncan Kerr (Denison, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

then we risk the same outcome. The member for Lingiari makes a sensible and substantial point, and the dopey minister at the table, who cannot make a connection between two foreign engagements in which Australia faces the same risk, demonstrates the incapacity of this government to be other than politically narrow in the national interests of its community. We do not need that kind of foolishness and short-sightedness. We need a government that focuses on the national interest instead of chiding oppositions by making short-sighted points. We need a government that is respectful of our national interests and understands the risks that a foolish ignorance of circumstances may place our troops at.

Debate (on motion by Mr Ticehurst) adjourned.

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