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James Paterson, the Coalition’s defence spokesperson, was also asked about how the opposition would deal with the Trump administration and he said it was “inarguable” that Australians have less support for the US alliance under the current US government.
But the Liberal frontbencher said public opinion did not affect the “robust” alliance.
I don’t think that actually changes the fundamentals of the US-Australia alliance. It’s still incredibly robust at other levels but I think we should be adult and be honest and acknowledge that that has had an impact on how Australians view the United States. ... It doesn’t mean, though, that Australia’s national interest has changed, even if Australians disapprove of this administration.
The alliance is about more than just the personalities of any one commander-in-chief … Frankly, it’s in America’s national interest. What Australia offers the United States, it cannot get from elsewhere.
Continue reading...This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Nick Visser.
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