Australia’s leak of Macron texts ‘new low’ in submarines row – ambassador

France’s Ambassador to Australia Jean-Pierre Thebault (AAP via AP)

The French ambassador to Australia has called the leak of French president Emmanuel Macron’s text messages to prime minister Scott Morrison a “new low”.

Jean-Pierre Thebault said the incident served as a warning to other world leaders that their private communications with the Australian government could be weaponised and used against them.