Opposition Says Missed Trump Meeting a Lost Diplomatic Opportunity

The opposition has continued its pressure on the Labor government regarding its handling of US-relations.
Opposition Says Missed Trump Meeting a Lost Diplomatic Opportunity
Australia's Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley speaks at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on May 13, 2025. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come under scrutiny from the opposition after missing an anticipated opportunity to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit.

A potential face-to-face meeting between the two leaders did not eventuate with President Trump cutting short his trip due to tensions in the Middle East.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].