Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced a diplomatic test over the last week. And according to some, he failed.

He had to choose between a long-standing invitation to the inauguration of the new president of Indonesia, while on the same weekend, King Charles and Queen Camilla were visiting Australia.

So who did he choose? And who is more relevant?

Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher on the implications of choosing to spend time with one head of state over another. And why Albanese’s choice reignites a half-century long debate about Australia’s very identity.

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