Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

I claim to have been misrepresented, by the Australian newspaper in its editorial today and by a number of members opposite, regarding my statements at a press conference in Moruya held on 27 January. They have selectively quoted my words in order to misrepresent my answer about sanctions that are taking place from China against Australia. I said this:

That's not in China's interest and it's not in Australia's interests. And China should, and I hope that the Ambassador would, support the withdrawal of those effective sanctions which are in place, whether it be for our natural resources or our products such as wine and agricultural products as well.

Mr Speaker, my statement in response to a question from a journalist was very clear. It went to the entirety of the sanctions that have been placed on Australia. Those opposite know it, and so does any journalist worth their salt.

I am, Mr Speaker. It's been a bad week for misrepresentations.

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