Prime Minister Scott Morrison has admitted he hasn't spoken with Solomon Islands' leader since it signed a security pact with China, as Labor details how it will carry out campaigning while Anthony Albanese is in isolation:
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has admitted that he hasn't spoken with the prime minister of Solomon Islands since the Pacific nation signed a security pact with China.The security pact, which the government says was unknown to Australian authorities before being leaked online, has become a key topic on the agenda of the first two weeks of federal election campaigning.
"This is about the actions of the Chinese government seeking to impose influence in our region, which is against not only our national security interests but frankly, the security interests of all Pacific nations," he told Brisbane radio station 4BC. "If China is in there trying to set up a security agreement, then you expect that Canberra would be doing something about it."Mr Clare said Mr Albanese's diagnosis provides an opportunity for Labor to showcase its united team ahead of polling day.
Mr Albanese returned a positive result following a routine PCR test on Thursday afternoon, but is not showing symptoms.While wishing Mr Albanese well, the prime minister said 50,000 Australians catch the virus every day and continue on with their lives.Anthony Albanese tests positive for COVID-19 forcing him to isolate during election campaign"When I had COVID ... we had Quad meetings, major presentations and I'm sure will be able to do that from his home in Sydney.
Deputy Labor leader Richard Marles says Labor will continue to sell its message while Mr Albanese is in isolation, while logistics will be managed on a day-to-day basis.
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