Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. I refer to the Prime Minister's statement in relation to President Putin's participation in the G20 that it is 'very important that Australia act with the strength and self-respect that you would expect'. I also refer to today's Australian Financial Review, which says that the Prime Minister is hoping for a face-saving compromise. Is hoping President Putin will not come the best the Prime Minister can do?