Ms Julie Bishop (Curtin, Liberal Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the member for Gilmore for her question. It should be evident that the standing and legitimacy of democratic governments depend on the extent that its ministers can advance the national interest without fear or favour. The Turnbull government has single-mindedly advanced Australia's national interest, including through clear and consistent foreign policy.

Mr Watts interjecting—

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