Bridget McKenzie claims Russia and China want Albanese to win election

Coalition frontbencher’s comments come after prime minister accuses Peter Dutton of ‘verballing’ Indonesia’s president over Russian military encroachmentElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has accused Peter Dutton of “verballing” Indonesia’s president around questions over Russian military encroachment in the region, condemning the Liberal leader for “extraordinary overreach” before the facts were clear.When asked about the issue on Wednesday afternoon, Coalition frontbencher Bridget McKenzie claimed China and Russia would prefer an Albanese victory on 3 May, citing statements by foreign politicians that could not be found online.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

Bridget McKenzie claims Russia and China want Albanese to win election

Coalition frontbencher’s comments come after prime minister accuses Peter Dutton of ‘verballing’ Indonesia’s president over Russian military encroachment

Anthony Albanese has accused Peter Dutton of “verballing” Indonesia’s president around questions over Russian military encroachment in the region, condemning the Liberal leader for “extraordinary overreach” before the facts were clear.

When asked about the issue on Wednesday afternoon, Coalition frontbencher Bridget McKenzie claimed China and Russia would prefer an Albanese victory on 3 May, citing statements by foreign politicians that could not be found online.

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