Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

One would have thought that somebody who, one would imagine, is experienced in matters governmental and in foreign affairs would realise that, from time to time—and I do not know whether this report is correct or not—you might entertain certain hopes but still know that the answer is not necessarily completely up to you. You do need to talk and liaise with the other members of the G20 to determine what an appropriate course of action is. As I said in answer to the previous question, if there is any further detail that the Prime Minister would seek to add to that which I have offered, I will present that to the chamber.