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Albanese launches bid for UN security council seat and names former Murdoch aide to top diplomatic post

Anthony Albanese has launched a formal bid for Australia to serve a two-year term on the UN security council in 2029 and 2030.

Albanese launches bid for UN security council seat and names former Murdoch aide to top diplomatic post

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Anthony Albanese has launched a formal bid for Australia to serve a two-year term on the UN security council in 2029 and 2030.

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Anthony Albanese has launched a formal bid for Australia to serve a two-year term on the UN security council in 2029 and 2030.

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