Albanese hits back at criticisms over international travel

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hit back at criticisms claiming he has spent too much time away from Australia, saying he has not had a day off “for a very long time”.

He said it was important to attend the Quad leaders' meeting shortly after he was elected as Prime Minister, and it wasn’t his decision to hold the election on May 21.

Mr Albanese added it was “important” Australia was represented at the NATO summit and reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine by meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

“President Zelensky, I believe, has the support of Australians in leading his people against Russian atrocities that we saw first-hand are being committed against the civilian population against Ukraine,” he said.

[McMeevin]

He just handed over $1 billion to France and Ukraine, thanks Albo!!!

[jaqalenabrooks]

Take care of the struggle of Australians!!.. that's what you were elected for

[danieltita]

What has Australia to do with a conflict in Esatern Europe? How are food shorteges in Australia and skyrocketing prices the responsibility of Russia? Why is the PM commiting exorbitant amounts of Euros to Ukraine instead of doing all he can to make Australians' lives better after more than 2 years of financial sacrifices? Shame on him!

[zhaowei]

Albanese European vacation . While
Australia floods and falls
To pieces

[stokersruleok]

Albo now has his taking points given to him by Klaus.

[alwaysright]

I don't support comedians that support NATO...

[stephanmaric]

You potato albo promised!!! Keep your promise or get stuffed!!!

[p]

ALBO, NOR ZELENSKY NOR UKRAINE HAVE THE SUPPORT OF THE AUSSIE PEOPLE!

[drupegler]

If Scott Morrison was still prime minister what do you think this Muppet would be saying about the time spent on these junkets.

[stevefarley]

I'm sure those jets he flew on were wind powered too 🤔

[kathyconnolly]

Hello Mr Albanese, most hard working Aussies haven’t had a day off in a long long time either. And don’t enjoy the level of lifestyle most politicians justify for themselves. Don’t you work for us?

[muzzleflash]

Australia committed to sending another 20 Bushmaster APC's to Ukraine, taking the total number to 40.

What is generosity, when you are using money from generations of Australians, who have yet to take thier first breath?

[martymcgauley]

raise the wall and save lives, don't grovel to the greens, look after your own backyard

[mickeyjmoons]

Absentee Albanese, our free range Prime Minister. Seemed to have gone further and stayed away longer than Scomo.

[Tikka-]

What has he done since he been in absolutely nothing just gave money away and taken holidays at our expense why we all suffer, , , , speak for your self airbus they don’t have my support want my taxes to stay here and support Australia not our fight 🇦🇺

[Ken-ruet]

Vacation Abanese at his best, spinner in chief.

[Ultronmclovin]

“Rules based international order” I’ve heard that somewhere a few times, very robotic, lockstep response
Your friend in the Ukraine will be gone by winter

[rayklein]

We will take advice. Albo always passing the buck

[AC-zfek]

Time to head home Albo - and fix the problems here too!

[gordo]

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, what has that got to do with Australia, He has not done a thing scince he got elected accept go overseas, dont forget he was the one who screamed at scomo,