Barnaby Joyce defends PM over Solomon Islands as Coalition doubles down on 'lower tax guarantee'

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has defended the government's handling of the Solomon Islands security pact with China, as the Coalition says if re-elected it would implement lower taxes.

Barnaby Joyce in Queensland Source: AAP

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has defended the government's handling of the the Solomon Islands situation, as well as asserting that coal is critical for economic expansion.

In regards to the Solomon Islands government saying China did not want to build a naval base there, Mr Joyce said to look at other Chinese bases such as in Myanmar and eastern Africa.

 

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