‘Never mention the war': Albanese takes ‘Fawlty Towers' approach to foreign affairs
'(Anthony Albanese) in his natural environment, communist China,' Mr Murray said.
'Six days of building an important relationship, which begins with the traditional backside kissing of the Chinese leader.
'Never mention the war, this is the Fawlty Towers approach to foreign affairs.'
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