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Australian politics live: Lambie awaiting Hanson apology over cartoon; Liberal candidate’s husband allegedly attacked

Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Former mining boss Kellie Parker has been tasked to lead the new defence agency responsible for overseeing the delivery of projects worth hundreds of billions of dollars on time and budget. The Albanese government will today announce Parker, who used to run Rio Tinto’s Australian business, has been appointed to the role of national armaments director for a five-year term. They’ve both dealt with male-dominate