Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dodged critiquing Donald Trump’s overtures on using military force to seize control of Greenland.
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Nicola Smith

Calls to ‘stand up for democracy’ after Trump inauguration

Anthony Albanese has dodged critiquing Donald Trump’s overtures on using military force to seize control of Greenland, but when it comes to fundamental principles, the Government cannot afford to hide.

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