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Hello readers. Australia’s spy boss will brief the PM on a response to the Christchurch terror attack, and Greens push for action against Anning.

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Spy boss to brief PM

Top security officials will today hold an urgent meeting to brief ministers on Australia’s response to the Christchurch terror attack. The Greens will push for “extraordinary’’ action to be taken against Fraser Anning, including expelling the senator. Fraser Anning isn’t the only ratbag to use the NZ terror attack to score points. Beware those now seeking to shut down debate, writes Janet Albrechtsen.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison looks at floral tributes to the victims of the Christchurch terror attack during a visit to the Lakemba Mosque, in Lakemba, in south west Sydney, Saturday, March 16, 2019. The Prime Minster met with Islamic community leaders following the terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING

‘Censor Facebook violence’

Scott Morrison has demanded social media companies provide assurances terrorist attacks will not be shown live online again.

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Rugby leagfue team photo of Brenton Tarrant

Teen turned extreme

Picked on for his weight, white supremacist loner Brenton Tarrant turned to bodybuilding, video games — and guns.

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17/03/2019: Ryan Park, Labor Member for Keira and NSW Shadow Treasurer, at State Parliament on Sunday morning. Hollie Adams/The Australian

Would-be treasurer trips

NSW Labor Treasury spokesman Ryan Park yesterday over-­estimated the cost of health to the budget by $9 billion.

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Kudelka’s view

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