Prime Minister, today to, to Australia’s shame, Daniel Andrews, attended a Chinese Communist Party military parade alongside dictators Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un and the Iranian President.

Former Labor Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk described here Andrews’ attendance as a bridge too far. Will the Prime Minister echo her condemnation?

Did the Prime Minister or his office provide any personal or consular assistance for the visit?

Anthony Albanese:

At the 70th anniversary, the former government sent a Liberal minister Michael Ronaldson to represent the Australian Government.

I understand that Australian Embassy officials will formally represent Australia this time. Last month, on 15 August, I attended a commemoration for victory in the Pacific Day in Martin Place along with the Leader of the Opposition. It was on that day that we commemorate the end of the war in the Pacific in Australia. In that case we celebrated on the day of the surrender of the Japanese forces.

We also on that day celebrate the courage and sacrifice of all those Australians who served and I can confirm it was a very moving occasion, as these occasions always are when we honour the men and women who wear our uniform.