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The discussion then delved into how Albanese's government's positions were being perceived globally. Gazard and McFersonen expressed concern over how Australia’s foreign policy has shifted away from traditional alliances like that with the United States. The commentary was pointed: in stark contrast to the staunch security and foreign policy stance under former Prime Minister John Howard, the current government appears lenient or even supportive of groups like Hamas and nations like China and Russia.