Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume says supporting Ukraine in the war against Russia is a “fundamental part” of Australia’s national security incentives.
“In fact the Labor government was elected knowing full well its commitment to Ukraine, and has
been a little slow dragging its heels in stepping up to that commitment,” she told Sky News Australia.
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