Albanese launches bid for UN security council seat and names former Murdoch aide to top diplomatic post

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially launched a bid for a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council in 2029-2030. He named Siobhan McKenna, former News Corp broadcasting chief, as Australia's next consul general in New York.

Australia and Finland are vying for a spot on the council, and the PM needs two thirds of member states to back him Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese launched a formal bid for Australia to serve a two-year term on the UN security council in 2029 and 2030. Albanese also unveiled former News Corp head of broadcasting Siobhan McKenna as Australia’s next consul general to New York. Continue reading...