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

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What happened

Australia and Finland are vying for a spot on the council, and the PM needs two thirds of member states to back him Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese l…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:45:37 UTC.

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