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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 · Apr 17, 2022

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.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2022

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 · Apr 12, 2022

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 · Apr 12, 2022

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 · Apr 7, 2022

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 · Apr 7, 2022

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 · Apr 7, 2022

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 · Apr 6, 2022

PM tight-lipped on election call – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2022