Harsh words were once again exchanged between Labor and Liberal party frontbenchers over the Solomon Islands-China security pact.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and Beijing's ambassador in Honiara Li Ming at the opening ceremony of a Chinese-funded national stadium.Labor's deputy leader Richard Marles has responded to Scott Morrison's accusations that he is "soft" on China by blaming the Liberals for the Solomon Islands' security pact with Beijing.
Mr Morrison has attacked Mr Marles over a speech he made in China in 2019, which was shared with the government before it was delivered. The draft agreement revealed plans that allowed the Chinese military to protect infrastructure less than 2,000 kilometres from Australia's borders. Labor's frontbenchers like Mr Clare have stepped up after Opposition leader Anthony Albanese contracted COVID-19 on Thursday.
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