Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) | Hansard source

In fairness, President, I was asked about our international reputation. Yes, we do care about that, and I could go through some history about some of the things that occurred under the previous government. My point is that the Commonwealth Games decision was the decision of the Victorian government. Yes, the implication in the question is right that our engagement in international sporting events is an important part of our face to the world. Obviously, this is a decision that the Andrews government has made. I make the point that we are in the midst of hosting, very successfully if you look at the crowds and you look at the interest in the game, the Women's World Cup, which is one of the biggest international sporting events that is held—full stop. As foreign minister— (Time expired)