After a hotly contested bidding process, the Federal Government has chosen a Japanese company to build the next fleet of Australian Navy warships.
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First woman appointed to lead Federal Police
For the first time, the Australian Federal Police is to be led by a woman. The current deputy AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett is to replace Reece Kershaw who is retiring early.
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New Trump tariffs hit world economy
The American President Donald Trump has again shaken up the global economy by ordering more changes to his tariff policies.
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Canada backs Palestinian statehood
After Canada announced it will recognise a Palestinian state, the Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated that Australia will do the same but has refused to say when.
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Debate over Palestinian statehood
In a joint statement with 14 other countries, the Federal Government has again called for a two state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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