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  Albanese or Dutton? Voting underway in Australia: Key issues, stakes, facts about Australian polls

  World | May 03, 2025 7:36 IST

  Australia is among the very few countries where voting is compulsory, which experts say is the system that favours the creation of centrist governments.

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  'I will be there, throwing roses out...': Quips Australian Oppn leader as PM announces engagement

  World | February 15, 2024 14:56 IST

  Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton congratulated Albanese on his special day, later quipped and asked Albanese the weeding dates while asking for a royal gala dinner.

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  Over 400 being questioned daily at Australian airport checks

  World | March 16, 2015 10:39 IST

  Canberra: Counter-terrorism officials are questioning over 400 people everyday at Australian airports as they increase efforts to detect potential jihadis from leaving the country, a media report said on Monday.Border Force Counter-Terrorism Unit teams at