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Afternoon Update: NSW preparing gendered violence reforms; concern for Perth brothers missing in Mexico; and is the US ready for the banned Bluey episode?

NSW deputy premier Prue Car says reforms will include ‘changes to the justice system’ and could involve specialist programs in schools

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Australia has laws to deal with foreign interference: Penny Wong

Australia has laws to deal with foreign interference: Penny Wong

Australia will uphold its democratic values in the face of “foreign interference” said Foreign Minister Penny Wong in response to a question on reports that India had at one point in the recent past a “nest of spies” on Australian soil

Australia expelled two Indian intelligence operatives in 2020 as part of ‘nest of spies’, reports claim

Australia expelled two Indian intelligence operatives in 2020 as part of ‘nest of spies’, reports claim

Asio director general Mike Burgess had referred to expulsion of foreign operatives in 2021 speech but did not name country behind threat

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Australia, South Korea discuss military tech alliance

Australia and South Korea are working together on a potential expansion of a secretive defence technology pact that includes the US and UK.

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Malaria aid ramped up for southeast Asia, Pacific

The federal government has set aside $30 million to develop malaria treatment and detection programs in the Asia-Pacific, announcing it on World Malaria Day.

Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency

An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.

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Middle East crisis: Iran’s state media says vessel ‘linked to Israel’ seized by Revolutionary Guards – as it happened

Middle East crisis: Iran’s state media says vessel ‘linked to Israel’ seized by Revolutionary Guards – as it happened

Israel has warned that Iran will bear consequences for any escalation in the region as ship boarded in strait of Hormuz

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Qantas pauses Perth to London route due to expected Iranian attack on Israel

Qantas pauses Perth to London route due to expected Iranian attack on Israel

Airline’s Perth-to-London flights will now stop over in Singapore to avoid Iranian airspace amid fears Tehran will strike Israel

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'Really poor': fallout mounts from Port Arthur comments

'Really poor': fallout mounts from Port Arthur comments

A comparison of Australia's worst mass shooting to pro-Palestine protests continues to land Peter Dutton in hot water with rivals and some in the Liberal Party.

Afternoon Update: Dutton ‘dangerously’ conflates issues; lowest seven-day Covid death rate in two years; and a 45kg jackfruit

Afternoon Update: Dutton ‘dangerously’ conflates issues; lowest seven-day Covid death rate in two years; and a 45kg jackfruit

The NSW Council for Civil Liberties says Dutton’s comments ‘dangerously conflate unrelated issues, leading to misinformation’

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Morning Mail: OJ Simpson dies, locked up children miss schooling, Dutton’s office bill for Rinehart party trip

Morning Mail: OJ Simpson dies, locked up children miss schooling, Dutton’s office bill for Rinehart party trip

Queensland criticised over lack of schooling for child detainees; plus, thousands in taxpayer money used to cover opposition leader’s staff travel

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Australia not alone in urging Palestine statehood: PM

Australia not alone in urging Palestine statehood: PM

The prime minister has dismissed "nasty negativity" in response to his government's comments on formal recognition of a Palestinian state.

'Enough is enough': PM Assange call as Biden gives hope

'Enough is enough': PM Assange call as Biden gives hope

Signs the United States is considering dropping its prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange have given renewed hope to his supporters.

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Afternoon Update: Penny Wong’s comments spark debate; AFL player suspended over homophobic slur; and an instant coffee taste test

Foreign minister clarifies Australian government has not made a decision on recognising Palestinian statehood

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What did Penny Wong say about recognising Palestinian statehood – and is Australia at odds with its allies?

In her ANU speech the foreign minister called for a two-state solution but gave no hint of when Australia might be prepared to recognise Palestine. ‘We’ve made no decision,’ she said

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Eric Abetz handed senior Tasmanian cabinet roles – as it happened

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Labor enabled spread of anti-Semitism: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the Albanese government of downplaying the scale of anti-Semitism in Australia while taking aim at migrants.

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Foreign minister reignites debate on two-state solution

Penny Wong has sparked an angry reaction from the opposition after making a speech about Palestinian statehood, but has the prime minister's backing.

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Morning Mail: Wong pushes two-state solution; warning over rightwing extremism; ancient pottery find

Minister calls on Israel to abandon Rafah invasion plan; Asio reports uptick in activity by hate groups; dig discovery may overturn belief Aboriginal Australians did not make ceramics

Wong signals support for Palestinian state

A two-state solution is the "only hope of breaking the endless cycle of violence" in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.

Australia Appoints Advisor To Monitor Israel's Investigation Of Fatal Strikes

Australia appoints retired Air Chief Marshall to monitor Israel's investigation into the tragic incident involving Zomi Frankcom and her colleagues.

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PM says transparency around aid worker’s death ‘in Israel’s interest’ – as it happened

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'Systemic failure' from Israel for humanitarian law

The killing of seven aid workers who were delivering food in Gaza, reflects a failure to observe humanitarian law by Israel, a cabinet minister says.

Australian Citizen Killed In Israeli Military Strike In Gaza

Australian aid worker's death in Israeli strike sparks demands for transparency and accountability.

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