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National security
Suspected influence agent quits Victorian Liberal Party
Di Sanh Duong, who has been charged with preparing an act of foreign interference, has quit the Victorian division of the Liberal Party amid calls for him to be suspended.
- by Rob Harris and Anthony Galloway
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US election
Morrison invites Biden to mark 70 years of ANZUS treaty in Australia
The Prime Minister has said the US President-elect has a deep understanding of the national security issues that confront the Indo-Pacific region.
- by Rob Harris
Opinion
US election
US media's call to cut Trump highlights challenge for modern media
When Trump began to spout his unfounded theories about electoral fraud late last week, American media outlets cut the feed – the fastest broadcaster to act, MSNBC, did so after Trump had been speaking for only 35 seconds.
- by Tim Dwyer
US election
Biden inherits one of the toughest economies in US history
The President-elect faces the most difficult economic conditions since he was elected vice-president, with federal debt on its way to surpass the level it reached during World War II.
- by Shane Wright
Climate policy
Biden's climate goals turn up heat on Morrison
Australia will face mounting international pressure to commit to increased long-term emissions cuts after US President-elect Joe Biden vowed to rally America's allies for greater action.
- by Mike Foley and Rob Harris
Exclusive
Environmental protection
Koala protection policy to target habitat conservation and research
The federal government initiative cannot come fast enough for the vulnerable species.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
US votes 2020
Why did so many people vote for Trump? Like it or not, he is a 'safe space' for millions
It is impossible to conceive of Trump giving a concession speech, and so it will be a matter of waiting to see when he blinks, and what that might look like.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Exclusive
National security
Frydenberg supports suspension of Liberal Party member charged with foreign interference
Federal Liberal MPs want a party member who has been charged with preparing an act of foreign interference to be suspended from the party.
- by Anthony Galloway
US election
Morrison has links into Biden inner circle, but wants to wait for result
Senior Australian officials will look to pick up where they left off with key advisors of the expected next president of the United States, Joe Biden, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will await the formal declaration before weighing into the result of the presidential election.
- by Anthony Galloway
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