Legislation blocks Russia from building new Canberra embassy : Current Affairs on 19 June

The site of a planned new Russian embassy is seen in Canberra, Thursday, June 15, 2023. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today introduced legislation that will cancel Russia’s lease on the site in Canberra, based on the advice of security agencies. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

Today - 19 June, SBS Sinhala Radio current Affair Feature on Legislation blocks Russia from building new Canberra embassy

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• Federal parliament has over-ruled a Federal Court decision to block Russia from building a new embassy in Canberra.
• The government says the decision is based on national security advice.