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The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says his comments in support of free trade and taking action to address climate change were not directed at US president-elect, Donald Trump.
Here’s what Albanese told ABC Insider’s host, David Speers, a short time ago:
[My comments were] squarely aimed at one thing – Australia’s national interest.
We’re a trading nation and I support free and fair trade. One-in-four Australian jobs depends on trade. 75% of our trade occurs with Apec nations.
We have a budget scheduled for March and the election will be in May.
Well, that’s when it’s due. Or it could be beforehand.
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