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Army vetting methods questioned after spy couple arrest

The prime minister has defended the army's recruitment procedures following questions over two Russian Australians being charged with espionage offences.

AAP

Albanese tells Russia to ‘back off’ after Moscow condemns Australia’s ‘paranoia’ for espionage

A Russia-born couple has been arrested over allegations of accessing national security-related material from the Australian military

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 869

As the war enters its 869th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

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Anthony Albanese denounces John Setka after union heavyweight resigns as CFMEU boss

Controversial figure will step down from role as Victorian branch secretary after 12 years

The Guardian - AU

Victoria backs probe into 'serious' Setka, union claims

Serious allegations levelled at a Labor-aligned construction union and its long-time state boss John Setka must be investigated, the Victorian government says.

AAP

ALP backs female candidate's third run against Dutton

Ali France will get a third chance to run as the Labor candidate in the Queensland seat of Dickson, held by Liberal Leader Peter Dutton.

AAP

Biden's 'President Putin' gaffe unfortunate: Albanese

Anthony Albanese has sympathised with US President Joe Biden after he slipped up and misdescribed Volodymyr Zelenskiy, saying the error was unfortunate.

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PM's appointment of envoy questioned

Letters and Short Takes: Friday, July 12, 2024

Newcastle Herald

Pacific peace in focus as PM meets island counterpart

Australia's links to the Pacific remain a high priority as the prime minister met with his Tuvaluan counterpart amid geopolitical uncertainty.

AAP

Anthony Albanese appeals to western Sydney amid Muslim voting campaigns on Gaza war

The seats of Blaxland and Watson have higher percentages of Muslim voters than Labor’s 2022 winning margin

The Guardian - AU

Labor announces new candidates to take on Qld seats

A candidate defeated in the last federal election returns for Labor in the same Queensland seat, with the backing of his "very good friend" the prime minister.

AAP

Australia has its first antisemitism special envoy, with an Islamophobia special envoy to follow. What will this mean?

The Albanese government has named Jewish lawyer and businesswoman Jillian Segal as the county’s first antisemitism special envoy. The appointment was made in response to rising incidents of violence against Jewish people against the backdrop of the Gaza war. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government would also soon appoint…

The Conversation

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia has announced extra aid for Tuvalu's aviation and telecommunications sectors as the Pacific nation's prime minister arrives for a series of meetings.

AAP

Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east

Ukraine will receive further military support from Australia, the government has hinted as the defence minister shores up NATO support for the Indo-Pacific.

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Australia Appoints Envoys To Combat Antisemitism And Islamophobia

Australian government appoints envoys to address antisemitism and Islamophobia amid tensions over Israel-Hamas conflict.

Al Jazeera

Australia appoints special envoy to combat anti-Semitism

Jillian Segal will serve a three-year term and report directly to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The Independent UK

Australia appoints Sydney lawyer as special envoy to combat rising antisemitism

Jillian Segal, a Sydney lawyer and business executive, will consult with community groups and report back to Albanese

AAP

'Get on with each other': envoy targets anti-Semitism

Businesswoman Jillian Segal has been appointed as a special envoy to combat anti-Semitism, with a similar role for for Islamophobia soon to follow.

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The Guardian - AU

Who are the grassroots Muslim groups with an eye on Labor seats?

Pro-Palestine campaigners say they will back candidates at the next federal election but they are not the only religious groups hoping to influence voters

AAP

Coalition makes minor gains, trails Labor overall: poll

The federal coalition has made some gains on Labor but still trails the government overall, a new poll shows.

The Conversation

All ‘commit’ and no ‘disagree’: the real reason why Labor’s solidarity pledge is not working

The Australian Labor Party’s solidarity pledge is being widely sledged in the wake of Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman’s resignation from caucus.

The Guardian - AU

Mehreen Faruqi hits back at claims Fatima Payman’s resignation from Labor was orchestrated

Deputy Greens leader says Muslim women are often stereotyped in Australia as unable to make solo decisions

The Guardian - AU

Townsville man fatally shot by police – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

The Greens have proposed a truth and justice commission. What is it and how would it work?

The plan is to start a national truth-telling process about ‘historic and ongoing’ injustices against Indigenous Australians. Here’s what it would entail

The Guardian - AU

How Keir Starmer can learn from Anthony Albanese’s missteps as he tries to rebuild Britain

The need to focus on core economic issues and build a bridge between urban progressives and working-class voters are key lessons for new UK PM

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