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Australia failing its own citizens held in ‘sordid’ camps in Syria, UN experts say

Letter to government renews calls to repatriate citizens, including 30 children, held in conditions that ‘meet the standard of torture’

The Guardian - AU

Rachelle Miller, who accused Alan Tudge of bullying during relationship, makes historical claim against another Liberal MP

The former government staffer who accused senior Liberal MP Alan Tudge of abusing her while in a consensual relationship, has alleged another Liberal politician sexually harassed her more than a decade ago.

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NSW Liberals should decide whether Katherine Deves is disendorsed, Marise Payne says

Foreign minister says she has made it ‘explicitly clear’ she does not agree with comments made by Warringah candidate

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Australia says it would keep security ties with Solomons despite China pact

Australia would continue to cooperate with Solomons Islands on matters of security even if the Pacific island nation signs a proposed security agreement with China that Australia opposes, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Sunday.

Reuters

Women's Minister Marise Payne refuses to say if Warringah candidate Katherine Deves should be dumped

Women's Minister Marise Payne refuses to say whether she thinks Katherine Deves, who has been forced to apologise multiple times for controversial comments about transgender people, should be removed while fellow Liberal senator Jane Hume describes her as an "excellent" candidate.

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Australia imposes more sanctions on Russian state-owned enterprises

Australia imposed targeted financial sanctions on 14 Russian state-owned enterprises on Thursday, including defence-related entities such as truckmaker Kamaz, and shipping companies SEVMASH and United Shipbuilding Corp.

Reuters

From handshakes to threats: can the election bring a fresh start in our fractured relationship with China?

This is the first piece in a foreign policy election series looking at how Australia’s relations with the world have changed under the Morrison government.

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Labor questions lack of focus on Solomons

As China talks to the Solomon Islands about access for navy ships, a debate has erupted over whether Australia has put enough focus on the Pacific.

AAP

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns Russia could use chemical weapons, calls for more sanctions to be imposed

In his nightly video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of Russia's "possible use" of chemical weapons, as unconfirmed reports emerge suggesting they have already been used in Mariupol.

ABC News

Australia sends more lethal aid to Ukraine

Australia has vowed to continue its military support of Ukraine as Russia announced sanctions against 228 Australian government members in retaliation.

AAP

Australia announces sanctions against another 67 Russians

Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Australia will impose sanctions on a further 67 Russians in response to Moscow's ongoing war against Ukraine.

ABC News

Australia to impose sanctions on 67 Russians over Ukraine

Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Thursday that Australia was imposing sanctions on 67 Russians over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Anthony Albanese calls for Russian diplomats to be expelled over ‘sickening abuses’ in Ukraine

Ahead of election, Labor leader says Scott Morrison must act in lockstep with European partners in response to Bucha killings

The Guardian - AU

PM tight-lipped on election call – as it happened

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Australia urges Vietnam to free jailed democracy supporter

The Australian government is urging Vietnam to free on health grounds a 72-year-old Vietnamese-born Australian serving a 12-year prison sentence for supporting a pro-democracy group

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Australia labels Russian President Vladimir Putin a ‘war criminal’, pledging support to international investigation in Ukraine

Australia will support any war crimes investigation into Russian President Vladimir Putin after the brutal discovery of hundreds of dead civilians on the outskirts of Kyiv.

AAP

Ukraine envoy invokes ANZAC identity

Australia has added a range of luxury goods on an export embargo to Russia, as Ukraine's envoy likens Kyiv's war effort to the Anzac experience in World War I.

The Guardian - AU

Australia anxious to show it didn’t ‘drop the ball’ on Pacific after China and Solomon Islands deal

Canberra must walk a delicate line when responding to challenges presented by Beijing and Solomons’ security agreement

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The Guardian - AU

Hell hath no fury like the last days of Australia’s 46th parliament

The derangements of party factionalism, the mean girls and bullyboys, were finally punctured by the gravitas of Volodymyr Zelenskiy via videolink

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Verdict delayed in secretive Beijing trial of Australian

A Chinese court has deferred its verdict in the closed-door trial of Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who has been held in China since August 2020.

Reuters

Beijing court defers verdict at close of Cheng trial- Australia minister

The Beijing court where Australian journalist Cheng Lei went on trial on Thursday on charges of illegally providing state secrets overseas deferred its verdict at the end of proceedings, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said in a statement.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine president addresses parliament; Putin a ‘war criminal’, PM says – as it happened

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Australian journalist Cheng Lei faces trial in Beijing court

Australian journalist Cheng Lei was due to face trial in a heavily-guarded Beijing court on Thursday on state secrets charges after more than 19 months in detention.

The Guardian - AU

It may be too late to stop China-Solomon Islands treaty, former Australian intelligence chief says

Coalition urged to refrain from megaphone diplomacy as it tries to persuade Honiara to change course

AAP

New Australia-Solomons high commission

Australia is pumping more money into the Pacific amid fears of Chinese influence in the region and a potential security pact between Beijing and Honiara.

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