Australia election 2025 live: Albanese says ‘we’re good mates’ and Plibersek insists they are ‘buddies’ after awkward greeting at campaign launch | Australian election 2025

Albanese and Plibersek: ‘we’re good mates’ The PM is asked about … that … moment at the Labor launch yesterday when he blocked a hug and kiss from Tanya Plibersek, and whether he’ll keep her in the environment portfolio for another three years. Albanese says the pair are “good mates”. You know what … Tanya…

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UK could target parts of Chinese state under new foreign influence rules | UK security and counter-terrorism

The government could target parts of China’s security apparatus under new foreign influence rules, the Guardian has learned. Ministers are considering including parts of the Chinese state accused of interference activities on the enhanced tier of the foreign influence registration scheme (Firs). China as a whole is not expected to be included on the enhanced…

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