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  Australia: Indian-origin ex-lawmaker marks political comeback by winning crucial Senate race

  World | November 27, 2023 16:10 IST

  Dave Sharma became the first Indian-origin lawmaker in 2019 by winning a seat in the Sydney seat of Wentworth and represented it until his defeat in the 2022 election. His election was seen as crucial as moderate lawmakers of the Liberal Party are avoiding a tilt towards the right.

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  Australian politician apologises for insulting Chinese

  World | August 26, 2014 11:58 IST

  Canberra: Australian politician Clive Palmer on Tuesday apologised for insulting the Chinese in an interview."I most sincerely apologise for any insult to the Chinese people caused by any of the language I had used during