Albanese makes Australia’s UN pitch as pressure builds at home | ABC NEWS
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Australia has begun its bid to secure a seat on the United Nations Security Council, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying the country must remain engaged in global affairs. The effort has faced criticism in Australia, with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Nationals leader Matt Canavan saying the government should focus more on local problems like the rising cost of living. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-20/australia-bids-seat-united-nations-security-council/107173870 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
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