“What they’re fighting for is the international rule of law [and] #Australia stands ready to assist. We have contributed $1.5bn with $1.3bn for military assistance directly.
*There’s discussion at the moment about potential #peacekeeping*, and from my government’s perspective,
we’re open to consideration of any proposals going forward, as Australia has historically played an important role in … a range of peacekeeping areas.”
What a weak bunch of *#nts. Elections are soon and #Labor needs to be seen to bd tough. Watch what the PM and his loyal mob say Australia can’t afford at election time for Australians. It’s all too hard and costly.
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“#Albanese stressed that there was no concrete #proposal on the table, nor had #Australia been asked to #contribute troops.
“We haven’t been asked for anything,” he said. “There are #proposals being discussed.”
“If a request is made, we would give #consideration to it.”
No one has asked for it… Just finished a 20 year commitment, this not our #War to participate in.
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