PoliticsNow: Narendra Modi urges Anthony Albanese to tackle 'distressing' temple attacks in Melbourne
The PM has responded to a public plea from Indian leader Narendra Modi about 'distressing' reports of vandalism at Hindu temples in Melbourne.
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