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The Guardian - AU
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Josh Butler and Tory Shepherd

Bridget McKenzie admits she was wrong to claim Russia and China want Albanese to win election

Bridget McKenzie
Bridget McKenzie claimed China and Russia would prefer a Labor victory on 3 May. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Bridget McKenzie has admitted she was wrong to say Russia and China wanted Labor to win the election.

On Wednesday afternoon the Coalition frontbencher claimed China and Russia would prefer an Albanese victory on 3 May, citing statements by foreign politicians that could not be found online.

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