QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:21): I cannot believe Senator Shoebridge is seeking to lecture anybody on Russia and Ukraine. It really is quite extraordinary that he is seeking to lecture us on Russia after his comments. That really demonstrates a level of front that is quite remarkable.

There might be other words for it. Hypocrisy might be one of them. But, seriously, you stood up, as Greens leader, and one of your first proper foreign policy statements was to back away from Ukraine.

Senator WONG: You asked me about differences of views on Russia. I made clear yesterday our position— Senator WONG: I made clear yesterday our position on Russia and Ukraine. It is you who has changed position.

You are lining up with both One Nation and President Putin when it comes to Ukraine, so don't give us a lecture about the position on Russia. Senator WONG: We have a very clear position on Russia. It's a pity the Australian Greens do not.