Anthony Albanese has addressed criticism of his overseas travels since becoming PM, saying he was at 'important' meetings and telling how he has 'not had a day off for a very long period of time'.
Anthony Albanese has defended his international travel since becoming Prime Minister, saying meetings he attended with world leaders in recent weeks were"important".
Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 From the Spanish capital, Mr Albanese headed to Paris to speak with French President Emmanuel Macron to reset the Australia-France relationship which had deteriorated last year in the wake of a cancelled submarine submarine contract.
"I have attended the Quad leaders' meeting the day after the election. That wasn't a decision of mine to hold the election on May 21, that was a decision of the former prime minister," Mr Albanese said.
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