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Pauline Hanson suspended from Senate over burqa stunt as Mehreen Faruqi says parliament ‘drips in racism’

One Nation leader suspended for seven days after members of Labor, Greens and crossbench vote to censure

The Guardian - AU

Australian Senate suspended as far-right politician wears burqa sparking outrage

Pauline Hanson sparked outrage after wearing a burqa to Australia’s Parliament

Evening Standard

'Racist': Hanson condemned for reprising burqa stunt

One Nation senator Pauline Hanson has been suspended from the Senate after wearing a burqa into the chamber for the second time in her parliamentary career.

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A translation of the Nauruan president’s remarks will stay suppressed for a decade – but secrecy in Australia’s offshore policy is nothing new

From Scott Morrison’s ‘on-water matters’ to the Albanese government’s MOU with Nauru, successive governments’ attitude to legitimate scrutiny has been one of hostility

The Guardian - AU

'Not there yet': dad's tears since methanol tragedy

The father of Bianca Jones, who died by methanol poisoning alongside Holly Morton-Bowles, says he still can't think about his beloved daughter without crying.

AAP

Secret translation of Nauruan president’s interview on NZYQ deal with Australia to stay suppressed for decade

Penny Wong says translation notes were ‘taken hastily’ by official who was not accredited translator and were ‘for internal purposes only’

The Guardian - AU

Laos hostel where two Australians died could reopen

The federal government has backed the families of two Australian teenagers who died from methanol poisoning, angered by reports the hostel could reopen.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian push for zero US tariffs after beef reprieve

The Albanese government has taken credit for the lifting of US tariffs on Australian beef but the opposition says it's due to pressure from American consumers.

AAP

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Unlocking gas supply and opening the door to new coal-fired power stations are among the key pillars of the federal opposition's climate and energy policies.

AAP

Australia is selling arms at a weapons fair in Dubai. Are they destined to be used in Sudan atrocities?

Australian companies have exported nearly $300m weapons over five years to the UAE, which has denied shipping weapons to a paramilitary group in Sudan

The Guardian - AU

Australia and Indonesia deal won't bind nations in war

Australia's leaders remain circumspect about the terms of a security agreement with a key northern neighbour after finalising the deal with its president.

AAP

Nauruan president makes surprise visit to meet Albanese government as another man quietly deported to Pacific island

President David Adeang was spotted by ABC cameras as Nauru received its fourth member from the NZYQ cohort

The Guardian - AU

‘Loophole’ in sanctions allowing Russian oil to be imported to Australia through port part-owned by Macquarie Bank

Australia stopped buying fuel directly from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine but has imported more than 3m tonnes of its oil products since 2023

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Australia sanctions North Korea-linked cyber criminals

Australia's foreign minister has meted out punishments as North Korean cyber actors continue to steal billions in cryptocurrency to fund nuclear warheads.

AAP

Middle powers like Australia hurt in UN funding crisis

Instead of celebrating its 80th birthday, the United Nations is wondering how it will exist into the future as powerful nations fail to pay their dues.

AAP

'Stop this genocide': plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters say they won't let up until Australia sanctions Israel ahead of Hamas' expected release of remaining Israeli hostages.

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AI weapons are dangerous in war. But saying they can’t be held accountable misses the point

In a speech to the United Nations Security Council last month, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, took aim at artificial intelligence (AI).

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7 Aussie Gaza Flotilla Activists Released After Days In Israeli Prison

Seven Aussie Gaza flotilla activists have been freed and deported to Jordan as claims of mistreatment from Israeli detention surface.

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Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Half a dozen Australians have been detained by Israel after a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted, with allegations they are being abused.

AAP

Military AI risks humanity's future, Australia warns UN

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and a top Australian scientist have warned the UN of the potentially dire consequences of unregulated use of AI in warfare.

The Guardian - AU

DNA tests to determine if heart belongs to man who died in Bali – as it happened

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Trump's UN Roast: How Global Media Outside America Are Reading the Attack

Donald Trump's fiery UN speech sparked global backlash, with Europe warning of strained alliances, Asia raising security fears, and Australia pushing back on climate.

AAP

Coalition accused of going 'rogue' on Palestine stance

Sussan Ley has pledged Australia will reverse Palestinian recognition if the coalition wins the next election, holding talks with senior Israeli officials.

AAP

'Unprecedented threats': UN protections for aid workers

Aid workers on the frontline of conflict will be afforded fresh protections following a declaration by Australia at the United Nations.

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