Former Christian Lobby Chief Says Aussies Should Reassess Negative Attitude Towards America

Christian commentator Martyn Iles says Australians often think poorly of Americans, while at the same time, rely on the US for protection from threats.

Former Managing Director of Australian Christian Lobby Martyn Iles speaks during a debate on 2019 Religious Freedom Bill at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia on Oct. 9, 2019. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Amid the fallout of the Trump administration’s global tariffs, the former head of the Australian Christian Lobby says Aussies need to be more appreciative—and realistic—about U.S.-Australia ties.

As wall-to-wall negative media coverage continues about the Trump presidency and the impact of tariffs on Australian beef exports, Martyn Iles warned his countrymen against taking the security relationship for granted.