Legislation blocks Russia from building new Canberra embassy
The site of a planned new Russian embassy in Canberra Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH
Federal parliament has over-ruled a Federal Court decision to block Russia from building a new embassy in Canberra. The move sends a clear message to Russia amidst its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, but the government says the decision is based on national security advice.
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