Scott Morrison refuses to apologise to President Emmanuel Macron after claims PM lied about submarine deal
3 years, 1 month ago

Scott Morrison refuses to apologise to President Emmanuel Macron after claims PM lied about submarine deal

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will not apologise to France for his decision to scrap a $90 billion contract for France to supply 12 conventionally powered submarines for Australia. Key points: The Prime Minister continues to deny he lied to France's president The leak of a text message exchange between the pair has been deemed a "new low" in relations Scott Morrison says there is no need for him to apologise for anything Mr Morrison was called a liar by French President Emmanuel Macron for allegedly hiding Australia's intention to terminate the French contract in favour of a nuclear submarine deal with its AUKUS partners, the US and UK. Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull yesterday said Mr Morrison's conduct had been "shameful and duplicitous", and it was time for him to apologise. Photo shows Prime Minister Scott Morrison puts his hand on French President Emmanuel Macron's shoulder at the COP26 summit. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been called a liar by French President Emmanuel Macron while on the international stage.

History of this topic

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2 years, 3 months ago
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