House debates Questions without Notice

International Relations: Australia and China

Wednesday, 3 September 2025 House of Representatives

Angus Taylor

Angus Taylor Hume, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence

2:29 pm

Prime Minister, today, to Australia's shame, Daniel Andrews attended a Chinese Communist Party military parade, alongside dictators Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and the Iranian president. Former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk described Mr Andrews's attendance as 'a bridge too far'. Will the Prime Minister echo her condemnation? Did the Prime Minister or his office provide any personal or consular assistance for the visit?

Ed Husic

Ed Husic Chifley, Australian Labor Party

I love how Dan Andrews lives rent-free in your heads!

Milton Dick

Milton Dick Speaker

Order! The member for Chifley is warned.

Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister

At the 70th anniversary, 10 years ago, the former government sent a Liberal minister, Michael Ronaldson, to represent the Australian government. I understand that Australian embassy officials will formally represent Australia this time. Last month, on 15 August, I attended a commemoration for Victory in the Pacific Day in Martin Place, along with the Leader of the Opposition. It is on that day that we commemorate the end of the war in the Pacific in Australia. In that case, we celebrate it on the day of the surrender of the Japanese forces. We also, on that day, celebrate the courage and sacrifice of all those Australians who served. I can confirm it was a very moving occasion, as these occasions always are when we honour the men and women who wear our uniform.