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Morrison thanks Trump for securing release of Aussie hostage

Phillip Coorey
Phillip CooreyPolitical editor

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Scott Morrison has personally thanked US president Donald Trump for helping secure the release of Australian Tim Weeks from captivity in Afghanistan.

Mr Morrison spoke to Mr Trump on Monday morning by phone.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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