The biggest surprise with this DFAT advice: that the department considered that Wong and Albanese needed to be told not to give direct answers on international law re Israel, US, Iran and Gaza.
When they have a proven track record of obfuscation, avoidance, and moral cowardice. #auspol
‘Double standards': Confidential DFAT documents warn inaction on Gaza will cost Australia credibility
'Allowing the crisis in Gaza to deepen with apparent impunity undermines our messaging about the rule of law — our adversaries use this to accuse us of double standards.'
