More W-R-O-N-G-!

So, this is becoming a pattern:

• The Australian reports something about Government communications based on anonymous sources.
• The Opposition insists that the matter be investigated and explained.
• The Government and corroborating sources (e.g., the Treasury Secretary, the White House, etc.) refute the original report.
• The Opposition continues to insist that the matter be investigated and explained.
• The Opposition looks foolish.