NEWS WORTHY: Iranian player BACKFLIPS on asylum & reveals safe house location

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why an Iranian soccer player’s BACKFLIP on asylum sparked panic for the government.

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Federal Politics Editor Katina Curtis why an Iranian soccer player’s decision to forfeit asylum sparked panic over safety of remaining women. Plus, new Nationals leader Matt Canavan outlines his “hyper-Australia” vision for Australia.

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why an Iranian soccer player’s BACKFLIP on asylum sparked panic for the government. Plus, new Nats leader Matt Canavan’s “hyper-Australia” & Clive Palmer is back.

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