Labor also thanks outgoing Prime Minister Bill English for his contribution to the strong and warm ties between our two nations.
The Turnbull Government must now take immediate action to rebuild relations with the incoming New Zealand Government following the Foreign Ministers attack on Jacinda Arderns Labour Party.
In an attempt to divert attention from the citizenship crisis surrounding Barnaby Joyce, the Foreign Minister publicly declared she would not trust a future New Zealand Labour Government.
New Zealand is facing an election. Should there be a change of government, I would find it very hard to build trust with those involved in allegations designed to undermine the government of Australia. -- Julie Bishop Doorstop, 16 August 2017
It is now incumbent on the Foreign Minister to undo the damage caused by her irresponsible remarks during the election campaign.Australia enjoys extremely close relations with New Zealand and I look forward to meeting with the New Zealand Foreign Minister once the Ardern Labour Government is sworn in.
