Australia news live: PM says Pauline Hanson should not ‘talk Australia down’ when overseas

The Guardian reports that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially opened Exercise Pitch Black twenty twenty-six in Darwin. Australia's premier international air combat exercise, it's designed to strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate the nation's commitment to peace and stability. But Albanese also sent a pointed message: Australian representatives should 'talk Australia up, not talk Australia down' when overseas—an apparent dig at One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, currently on a UK tour.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton