Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

What the government has done is initiated two processes. The government has made no decisions on these policies. The government has done two things. Apart from voting no in the General Assembly of the United Nations, together with the United States and Israel, on the matter before the General Assembly last week, I indicated last week that we would initiate two processes. The first was to review without prejudice the Iran nuclear deal. That process is now underway, and that is chaired by the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. On the other matter, we dared ask the question and we dared consider that Australia might have a different position on this issue, and we are initiating a process on that matter as well which will fully consult all those who would need to be consulted before a final decision is made.

The Leader of the Labor Party may not think it's okay for governments to consult with each other and dare ask a question—

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