James Paterson has claimed the government has “no stomach for tough decisions,” pointing to Labor’s failure to expel the Iranian ambassador to Australia after he praised the dead leader of terrorist group Hezbollah on social media.
'No stomach for tough decisions': James Paterson slams govt for failing to expel Iranian ambassador to Australia over contentious remarks
Mr Paterson discussed the issue on Sunday with Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman When asked about the matter on Sunday by Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell, Mr Paterson said it was not the ambassador’s “first offence”. Iran's ambassador to Australia Ahmad Sadeghi. Picture: Twitter
He concluded by saying the Prime Minister had “no stomach for the tough decisions required,” referring to the fact the ambassador remains in his post amid calls from Opposition Leader Peter Dutton for the diplomat to be expelled.
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