Peter Dutton (Dickson, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

on indulgence—I want to offer very strong words of support to the Prime Minister. We can have our arguments domestically and in this chamber, , when the Prime Minister steps onto the international stage, it's important that our trading partners and friends hear a very united message, and for Indonesia—not just for the geopolitical priorities at the moment and the need for us to collaborate closely with our partners in the near region but also, as the Prime Minister rightly points out, the essential elements to advancing the relationship, the people-to-people links and the trading opportunities which should be much greater than they currently are. Both sides of politics very strongly support the development of the relationship with Indonesia and the expat community here, and the way in which our business leaders on both sides of the ocean are able to work together is a very significant underpinning for what should be a very bright future.

Similarly, in terms of the other legs of the Prime Minister's trip, it's important for us to send a very clear message that, at this time, we do want to strengthen our relationships, our ties, across all of the areas detailed by the Prime Minister. We wish the PM every success in the trip because it is important for our country's future, and we stand ready to support the outcomes of the statement the Prime Minister referred to as well.

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