Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the situation at a media conference in Wollongong, south of Sydney. He says China had notified Australia of the exercises.
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00:00It is the case that the notice was given.
00:04When that occurs, airlines are notified and stay out of the area.
00:12Air Services Australia also has been informed and has taken action as well.
00:18That time has expired now.
00:22According to the Chief of the Defence Force, it has advised that it's not clear whether
00:28there was any actual live fire used in this area, but it is consistent with international
00:37law.
00:38Now, the Australian Foreign Minister will be meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister,
00:44so Penny Wong is meeting Wang Yi in coming hours as part of the G20 Foreign Ministers
00:50meeting in South Africa.
00:52And at that time, Penny Wong will be making that diplomatic representation on our behalf.