China's attack on Peter Dutton 'unwanted and unjustified'

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has described China's attack on Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton as unwanted and unjustified after accusing him of being a mouthpiece for the United States.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg speaks to the media at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Source: AAP

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has hit back at China's attack on Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton after he was accused of parroting US criticism of China's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Canberra had responded to Mr Dutton's call for more transparency about the origins of the coronavirus.

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