George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, I am, and that threat is presented by the weakness, division and opportunism of the Australian Labor Party—the alternative government—and Mr Bill Shorten in particular. As I said in response to the initial question, the commitment of both sides of politics, both the government and the alternative government of Australia, ought not depend upon whether they like the personality, the attitudes or the policies of the President of the United States of America for the time being. Whatever side of politics forms the administration in the United States, and whatever side of politics forms the government in Australia, that relationship must endure, it must be strong and it must be supported by both sides of politics.