Tim Ayres (NSW, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has outlined the ways in which Australia's national interest is undermined by statements that can be used to portray Australia as intolerant, divided and discriminatory to various groups within our society. Does the minister think Senator Abetz's comments could be used to portray Australia as intolerant, divided and discriminatory and therefore undermine our national interest?