Pat Conroy (Shortland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Defence Industry) Share this | Hansard source

In contrast to the last government, which blocked climate action—which led to Fiji Prime Minister Bainimarama saying that the former Prime Minister's actions were insulting, were condescending and would drive the Pacific to countries other than Australia—the new government is supporting action on climate change and supporting the Pacific. The opposition like to claim they're strong on national security, but being weak on climate and being weak on the Pacific means they are weak on national security. Unfortunately, the opposition leader's attacks on climate action—his dog-whistling on COP, in particular on damage and loss, demonstrates the opposition leader doesn't understand national security, isn't fit to lead his party and is definitely not fit to lead this nation.

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