Australia ‘not relevant' on international stage
Former Liberal Senator Hollie Hughes discusses the relevance of Australia on the international stage.
Ms Hughes told Sky News host Sharri Markson that Australia is 'not relevant' to countries around the world.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been blindsided after US President Donald Trump decided to leave the G7 Summit early.
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