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.
Share
Latest podcast episodes
Recommended for you
How the March for Australia anti-immigration rallies and counter-protests unfolded
protests and demonstrations
Russia unleashes biggest air barrage on Ukraine, sets government building ablaze
russian invasion of ukraine
