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20 September 2026

Australia launches campaign for two-year seat on UN Security Council

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Australia launches campaign for two-year seat on UN Security Council

Anthony Albanese plans to trade on Australia's good name and international reputation when he officially launches the campaign for a two-year term on the powerful United Nations Security Council.

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