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James MorrowNational Affairs Editor

James Morrow is the Daily Telegraph’s National Affairs Editor. James also hosts The US Report, Fridays at 8.00pm and co-anchor of top-rating Sunday morning discussion program Outsiders with Rita Panahi and Rowan Dean on Sundays at 9.00am on Sky News Australia.

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New $1b fish market just ‘Westfield for fish’

Say what you will about the old and soon to be demolished Sydney Fish Market, it did what it said on the tin.

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ONE TIME USE, FEES APPLY Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon at the Great Wall of China near Beijing, China, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Anthony Albanese has travelled to China for a six-day visit. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

China trip proves our PM really is a cheap date

All China’s Xi Jinping had to do was put on a couple of banquets and bring in a cover band to play some old Aussie songs and all of a sudden we’re good buddies with Beijing, writes James Morrow.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: U.S. President Joe Biden, accompanied by the First Lady Jill Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 18, 2022 in London, England. Foreign dignitaries, heads of state and other VIPs have visited Westminster Hall to view Queen Elizabeth II lying in state prior to her funeral on Monday. They have also been invited to sign the book of condolence opened at Lancaster House. The 96-year-old monarch died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Jonathan Hordle-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Morrow: How Biden’s autograph became a hot-button issue

Joe Biden’s signature, or apparent lack thereof, on key documents is set to come under scrutiny as his legacy collapses in a heap, writes James Morrow.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seen during a press conference following a visit to Trip.com in Shanghai, China, Sunday July 13, 2025. Anthony Albanese has travelled to China for a six-day visit. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Warning from one of Australia’s most distinguished China experts

Dr John Lee, one of Australia’s most prominent China experts warns Australia has a “serious and profound problem” that could be “politically beneficial” to one party.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a meeting with Shanghai Party President Chen Jining in Shanghai, China, Sunday July 13, 2025. Picture: Ben Packham

Morrow: Albanese needs to pick a side on China

When it comes to Ukraine, Labor is all in favour of defending democracy. But when Taiwan is under threat, the story changes quickly, writes James Morrow.

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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Monday, November 6, 2023. Picture: Twitter

‘You’re not immune’: Taiwan warns Aus over China election tampering

Analysis: Taiwanese officials have revealed that Beijing tries to use local agents in the overseas Chinese community in Australia to influence local elections, writes James Morrow.

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Councils are being urged to do more than “just put up signs” to tackle anti-Semitism, with research showing half of NSW and Victorian residents want stronger action on racism. A summit on the issue will be held in September on the Gold Coast.

‘More than signs’: Councils urged to act on anti-Semitism

Local councils are being urged to take stronger action against anti-Semitism, as research shows residents want more than just “signs” to tackle hate.

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WEEKEND TELEGRAPH - 26.1.24UNTIL MUST NOT PUBLISH BEFORE CLEARING WITH PIC EDITOR - Welcome to country ceremony at Barangaroo in Sydney on the morning of Australia Day. Performers from the Muggera group pictured. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Australians are sick of Welcome to Country ceremonies: survey

A new survey has found the majority of Australians feel Welcome to Country have become divisive and overused, with Indigenous community leaders and academics calling for their review.

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8/9/2024 Q & A panelist Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness, Clare O'Neil Picture: ABC

Labor minister’s Q&A answer sums up Albo’s Trump problem

In April, Clare O’Neil got up on her Q&A soapbox and delivered a speech that perfectly encapsulates what Labor really thinks of Australia’s alliance partners in Washington, writes James Morrow.

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Morrow: Labor finally wakes up to Iran threat after weekend in hiding

The Albanese government spent its weekend like a Bondi hipster with an office job, staying silent on Iran and simply mouthing peace and love – but finally it has realised it needs to go to work, writes James Morrow.

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