Marise Payne (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I've indicated to the chamber that the matter was considered at the appropriate levels of government. In response to other aspects of Senator Moore's question, I can indicate to the chamber that we are always engaging with our international counterparts on key matters of policy. I also need to correct Senator Moore's assertion that the government has changed a policy. The Prime Minister and I have very clearly stated that the issues that are of concern are matters which have been raised in public discourse in Australia. The Prime Minister has indicated that he wants to look at the matters which have been raised in that discourse, including the location of the Australian embassy and whether the JCPOA is delivering outcomes and is as effective as it is intended to be. They are legitimate matters for a government to consider, and this government takes its responsibilities very seriously. The difference between— (Time expired)