And then there is a rapid fire end to Anthony Albanese’s press conference:

Q: There’s a couple of examples in Chinese state media, praising you and accusing Dutton of beating the drums of war. Is this a sign that you’ve gone easy on the Chinese government?

Albanese:

I stand up for Australia’s national interest. That’s what I do each and every day.

Q: Prime Minister, following up on [another] question, so you’re not ruling out action at the World Trade Organisation against the US?

Albanese:

No, I’m not engaging in hypotheticals because if you do that – we’re still in discussions with the United States.

There’ll be plenty of time to respond to whatever the decision is for the United States and I’ll respond after.

Q: Are you concerned about claims that EPBC Act amendment do not apply to Macquarie Harbour salmon farms as Bob Brown referenced before?

Albanese:

No.

And with that, he exited the press conference