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Federal politics live: 'Makes no sense' Australia disappointed with new US tariffs

The federal politics live blog on 2026-07-23 covered the US move to impose a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports. It also reported on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's creation of a Fair Work Court, Labor's move to include under-18s in superannuation contributions, and party debate over gambling-advertising limits. The tariff was due to take effect later that day in Australian time.

PoliticsPublished Jul 23, 12:00 AMAdded Jul 26, 5:50 AM

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  1. ABC NewsJul 23, 12:00 AM

Penny Wong raises China missile test with Wang Yi

Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Asean foreign ministers' meeting in Manila. The talks covered Australia's concerns about China's test of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile and wider regional security issues. Wong also raised consular and sovereignty concerns during the meeting.

PoliticsPublished Jul 21, 12:00 AMAdded Jul 26, 5:50 AM

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  1. The GuardianJul 21, 12:00 AM

Federal politics live: Minister defends $4.2 million in hotel reservations for pre-COP meeting

The 2026-07-20 live politics coverage reported criticism of the government's $4.2 million hotel booking bill for a pre-climate conference meeting in Fiji. The article said Pacific Island Affairs Minister Pat Conroy defended the spending as Australia prepared for COP-related diplomacy after giving up COP31 hosting rights to Türkiye. The story also tracked other federal issues that day, including trade and regional security.

PoliticsPublished Jul 20, 12:00 AMAdded Jul 26, 5:50 AM

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  1. ABC NewsJul 20, 12:00 AM

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