Australia and Finland are vying for a spot on the council, and the PM needs two thirds of member states to back him Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese launched a formal bid for Australia to serve a two-year term on the UN security council in 2029 and 2030. Albanese also unveiled former News Corp head of broadcasting Siobhan McKenna as Australia’s next consul general to New York. Continue reading...