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Canadian PM Mark Carney Looks to Strengthen Ties with Australia After ‘Vegemite-gate’ Resolution
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is eager to deepen relations with Australia following the resolution of the so-called “Vegemite-gate” saga, just as he heads into a federal election campaign of his own.
Carney’s comments came after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Saturday that Vegemite would return to shelves in Canada, following discussions between both governments. The spread had been temporarily banned due to concerns raised by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, prompting public outcry after a café owner highlighted the issue.
Mr Albanese thanked Mr Carney for his cooperation in resolving the matter and restoring access to the iconic Australian product.
Coalition Presses Labor to Clarify Russia’s Alleged Request to Indonesia
Meanwhile, on the campaign trail, the Coalition has demanded that the Labor government clarify whether Indonesia was approached by Russia about hosting long-range aircraft at an Indonesian base.
The call for answers comes after senior Labor Minister Murray Watt stated there was “no proposal” from Russia. However, Coalition foreign affairs spokesman David Coleman said this response left important questions unanswered.
“He has said there was no proposal from Russia to establish a base in Indonesia,” Coleman said. “The Prime Minister and other Ministers have been deliberately avoiding this exact question about the reported request.”
The Coalition is urging the government to provide transparency on the issue amid growing regional security concerns.
