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Australia: Gaza protests, asylum seekers released, PM travel criticised

09:45 am on 15 November 2023

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Anthony Albanese's travel schedule for the year is attracting some attention. He's seen here at an announcement about AUKUS in San Diego in March. Photo: AFP

Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst joins Kathryn to talk about the protests around the country over the situation in Gaza, the release of 80 asylum seekers from detention after a High Court ruling, criticism of the travel miles being racked up by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and a byelection will be held this weekend in the seat being vacated by Victoria premier Dan Andrews.

Annika Smethurst is political editor at The Age