贸易部长唐·法雷尔因暗示新西兰而不是美国是澳大利亚最亲密的盟友而面临批评。 Trade Minister Don Farrell faces criticism for suggesting New Zealand, not the US, is Australia's closest ally.
贸易部长唐·法雷尔因表示“不确定”美国是澳大利亚最值得信赖的盟友而面临批评，并称新西兰是最接近的盟友。 Trade Minister Don Farrell faces criticism for stating he's "not sure" the US is Australia's most trusted ally, naming New Zealand as the closest. 反对派要求向美国道歉，而影子外交部长西蒙·伯明翰则要求做出解释。 The opposition calls for an apology to the US, while Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Birmingham demands an explanation. 法雷尔的评论是在回答有关恢复向联合国救济和工程处提供资金的问题时发表的。 Farrell's comments were made in response to questions about reinstating funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.