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Senator Raff Ciccone

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Senator Raff Ciccone

@SenRaffCiccone

Chair, Joint Cmte on Intelligence & Security🕵🏻‍♂️ | Chair, Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence & Trade Leg Cmte🌍 | Labor Senator for VIC🇦🇺 #gopies🖤🤍#F1🏎️🎗️

Melbourne, Victoria

SenatorCiccone.com.au

Born November 1

Joined July 2010

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Senator Raff Ciccone
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Jun 27, 2025
So deeply grateful to everyone who joined us yesterday to honour the life of our beloved Jimmy. Your presence, kind words and shared memories have provided immense comfort during this difficult time. Your support means the world. With heartfelt appreciation. Vale Jimmy. 🕊️🖤🤍
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Wonderful to join members of Victoria's Jewish community and state and federal colleagues earlier this week to mark the 78th anniversary of Israel's independence. The evening was a chance to reflect on Israel's history and achievements, while recognising the strong and
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Senator Raff Ciccone
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Jun 17
The agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran is a positive step towards a negotiated resolution to a conflict with far-reaching global implications. While diplomacy must remain the priority, any lasting agreement demands a clear commitment from the
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Jun 17
✈️ Travel advice for Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE has been lowered by the Australian Government from 'Do Not Travel' (Level 4) to 'Reconsider your need to travel' (Level 3), reflecting an improvement in current conditions across parts of the Middle East. Some areas
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Jun 16
🔐 Australia is taking the next step in its 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy with Horizon 2, investing an additional $89.3 million to strengthen cyber resilience across government, industry and the community. Key initiatives include protecting critical infrastructure, improving
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Jun 15
Wonderful to attend the Italian National Day reception celebrating the 80th anniversary of the 🇮🇹 Republic, held at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra earlier this month. It was a fitting occasion to recognise the enduring friendship between Australia and Italy, and to
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Jun 14
For regional Victoria, farming is more than an industry – it's the backbone of our communities, local economies and food security. 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾 Beginning later this year, farmers and fresh food suppliers will be able to access free education and training through the new 'Know Your
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Jun 14
Good luck to the @Socceroos as they kick off their World Cup campaign today against Türkiye! 🇦🇺⚽ AI's gone a bit far this time – apparently I'm now leading the chants in the stands. 😂 Bring on the group stage. Go Socceroos – we're cheering for you! 💚💛 #auspol
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Senator Raff Ciccone
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Jun 13
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way Australians live, work and do business, bringing both opportunities and new risks. 👩‍💻 As a key pillar of the National AI Plan, the Albanese Government has established the AI Safety Institute, which is working with government
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Jun 11
🔎 Australia is strengthening its protections against foreign interference through proposed reforms to the Foreign Arrangements Scheme. The reforms will help ensure that university research collaborations and other international partnerships align with our national security
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Senator Raff Ciccone
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Jun 10
Social cohesion and national unity are more important than ever as governments around the world work to combat radicalisation and violent extremism. Australia must continue to foster respect, inclusion and understanding across our communities at a time of global uncertainty. I
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Pope Leo XIV
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Jun 10
The World Cup begins tomorrow, and many will watch the matches. Soccer reminds us of something we must not forget: life is not a race to show off on our own, but a path we learn to walk together. Anyone who does not know how to pass the ball, even if they have talent, has not yet
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Senator Raff Ciccone
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Jun 10
12 months without our dear friend and colleague, Jimmy. Still feels wrong. 🖤🤍
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