Connecting with the People

YOU'VE SAID AUSTRALIA'S STANDING ABROAD HAS NEVER BEEN HIGHER. WHY DO YOU THINK THAT IS?
It's the strength of the economy - there's no doubt that people respect economic achievement. And we have worked hard in making sure that Australia's international relations have a global dimension. We've put a huge emphasis on relationships with Asia, but we've also revitalized relationships with our traditional friends: America, Britain. The world respects the fact that we've been able simultaneously to get even closer to the Americans but build a very strong relationship with China. And whether or not you agreed...

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