GOVERNOR-GENERAL Quentin Bryce has defended her recent trip to Africa against Coalition claims it was a lobbying exercise on behalf of the Federal Government...
Speaking at the conclusion of her trip, the vice-regal said that while the Security Council bid was discussed at most of the meetings with African dignitaries and officials, her bipartisanship was not compromised.
"I think very deeply about these issues, I know how much Australian people value the bipartisanship of the governor-general's role,'' she told ABC Radio.
"I take on the responsibility of that bipartisanship very seriously and very thoughtfully.''
Of Australia's aspirations to gain a Security Council seat, Ms Bryce said she received a "polite and positive response''.
So she is lobbying for something that only one of the major parties supports but she is being bipartisan.
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