Asked if he has spoken to Australia’s US ambassador, Kevin Rudd, Albanese said he held the press conference first, but will speak with him:

I have spoken with Kevin Rudd on a daily basis over recent times. As have ministers. I make this point about Kevin Rudd – no-one can question Kevin Rudd’s work ethic, Kevin Rudd works relentlessly in Australia’s national interest and he’s developed very positive relationships with key people in the Trump administration.