France has ‘huge hopes’ of rebuilding relationship with Australia after Coalition’s ‘deceitful’ behaviour

Exclusive: Ambassador Jean-Pierre Thébault says Australian government’s stronger climate stance a ‘gamechanger’ opening doors to more cooperation internationally

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France’s ambassador to Australia has declared the former Morrison government was widely seen as “refusing to take responsibility” to act on the climate crisis, suggesting the Albanese government’s new policy will help repair trust.

Jean-Pierre Thébault also told Guardian Australia there had never been a problem between the people of France and Australia, but the breakdown was linked to the “deceitful attitude” taken by “a certain administration”.

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