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Australian PM asks why Sydney siege killer was not on watchlist

​Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Wednesday questioned why the gunman responsible for the tragic Sydney siege was not on a security watchlist.

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Voter disillusionment with Abbott impacts Victorian election

​Prime Minister Tony Abbott's dwindling popularity among Australian voters is being blamed for the electoral disaster of his Coalition colleagues in Victoria at the weekend.

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Modi seen as driving force behind new "turbo-charged" India-Australia ties

News Analysis: Modi seen as driving force behind new "turbo-charged" India-Australia ties

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Russia urges U.S., Ukraine to disclose MH17 crash data

​Moscow on Monday once again urged the United States to disclose the satellite images taken over eastern Ukraine when Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crashed.

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Climate change, MH17 remain sticking points from productive G20

​As world leaders depart Brisbane following a successful but sometimes tense G20 summit, one unresolved issue will be accompanying them home like an unwanted piece of excess baggage.

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Australian PM moves to ban "imported troublemakers" who incite hatred

​Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has expressed "frustration and anger" at "preachers of hate " who come to Australia inciting hostility, saying he will move to ban them.

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Australian PM says no new taxes to be introduced for fight against Islamic State

​Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott has ruled out introducing new taxes to pay for the fight against the Islamic State, even though the cost of the operations is likely to be as much as 40 million U.S. dollars per month.

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Counter-terrorism units set up at Australian airports

​New counter-terrorism units have been set up at Australia's international airports in an effort to capture Australia-based militants joining terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced on Wednesday.

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Japanese PM arrives for Australian visit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived here on Monday to begin his four-day visit to Australia.

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Australian PM declares new phase of search for MH370

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Monday that the hunt for missing flight MH370 entered a new phase with seabed search to be expanded to a much larger area.

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Australia to develop a Defence White Paper next year

The Australian government will develop a Defence White Paper to be published next year which will underpin a costed, affordable plan to achieve Australia's defence and national security objectives, Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced on Friday.

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Australia vows to press ahead with MH370 search

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Monday that there is no time limit yet to stop searching for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.

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Australia to deploy drones in Adelaide

The Australian government has committed to the acquisition of the highly-capable Triton Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and its  deployment in Adelaide, capital city of South Australia, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Thursday.

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Australia's PM's chief adviser slashes climate change theory

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's chief business adviser Maurice Newman blamed climate change policies for the collapse of manufacturing sector, triggering criticism from opposition parties on Tuesday.

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Australia to take some time to reflect on Indonesia's response on spying scandal

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Wednesday that his government is going to take some time to reflect on Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's response to restore the bilateral relations in the wake of spying scandals.

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Asylum seeker boat issue becomes center of political debates in Australia

A boat carrying about 50 probable asylum seekers has sunk off the Indonesian coast, Australian Immigration Minister Scott Morrison said Wednesday in a statement while the issue of asylum seekers has once again became the center of political debates in Australia.

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Australian PM defends asylum boat policy in face of Indonesian criticism

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Thursday he respects Indonesia's sovereignty and he is confident that his government would be able to work effectively with Indonesia.