Abbott talks up the Australian dollar

From Forexlive:

Australian PM Abbott speaking in Beijing:

• When the AUD was at US$1.05 it “did impose certain strains on our economy”
• “The levels that we’ve seen it at in recent months are probably more comfortable for more people”
• “But nevertheless it is a market-driven currency. Let’s see where the market takes it.”

Here’s a pop quiz:

• Q. What’s a market made up of?
• A. People (and algos).

People in markets are driven by fear and greed. If you want your currency to fall do you tell those people that it’s at a comfortable level or do put the fear of losses into them?

Is it really too much to ask that “Team Australia” jawbone the currency as one?