Wong to represent Australia at Trump’s inauguration
Foreign Minister Penny Wong – Anthony Albanese’s closest confidant – will use the visit to expand co-operation with Donald Trump’s second administration on economics and security.
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Netanyahu seeks bipartisan support during ‘very important’ US trip
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