Person: Simon Crean

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Australian PM faces down leadership challenge

Australian prime minister Julia Gillard has faced down a leadership challenge, emerging victorious from a party vote after former leader Kevin Rudd made a last-minute decision not to run.

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Gillard keeps job on day of drama

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Cabinet reshuffle signals Australian election within weeks

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US action major blow to world trade deal

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Australians 'will stay in Saudi'

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Australian opposition leader forced to quit

Anti-war senators heckle Bush

Two senators opposed to the US-led war in Iraq have heckled the American president as he spoke to Australia's Parliament.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2003

Two held for Sydney Opera House peace protest

Two peace protesters – a Briton and an Australian – were arrested today after they climbed Sydney Opera House to paint “No War” on the roof in huge letters.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2003

Australia: 'Terror kits' to be sent to every home

The Australian government will mail an information kit to every home in the country this week explaining what to do in the event of a terrorist attack.

Sun, 02 Feb, 2003

Australia: Governor General engulfed in abuse cover-up claim

Less than two weeks before the Queen arrives for an Australian tour, the governor general in Canberra is fighting renewed allegations he covered up child sex abuse in the Anglican Church.

Mon, 18 Feb, 2002