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Australian Liberal Party leader Susan Lee removed Senator Jacinta Price from the front bench following Price's refusal to apologize for controversial comments about Indian Australians and her failure to publicly support Lee's leadership. The decision came after a week-long political crisis that saw Lee face mounting pressure to take decisive action against Price, who had suggested Indian Australian voters posed concerns due to their size and welfare dependency.
The domestic political turmoil unfolded against the backdrop of shocking international developments, as conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at the University of Utah. The 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA was shot during a campus debate event, marking another instance of escalating political violence in the United States. Australian political leaders across party lines condemned the killing and expressed concerns about maintaining civil discourse in democratic societies.
Meanwhile, Australian National University Chancellor Julie Bishop defended her leadership amid serious governance challenges and personal harassment allegations. Speaking in Canberra, Bishop rejected calls to step down despite the university's financial crisis and the recent resignation of Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell. Bishop faces a workplace grievance investigation while maintaining her contract extends through 2026.
The government also announced plans to acquire dozens of autonomous submarines known as Ghost Shark, developed in partnership with defense contractors. Defense officials described the underwater drones as world-leading technology that will complement Australia's planned nuclear submarine fleet under the AUKUS agreement, providing enhanced maritime capabilities in an increasingly contested regional environment.
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