澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-07-23（在线收听）

The Federal Opposition has accused the Government of showing contempt for Australia's national security. The ABC's been told the former prime minister Kevin Rudd sent his 31-year-old chief of staff to stand in for him at National Security Committee meetings of Cabinet. The Federal Government has denied the allegations.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard will release Labor's climate change policy in Brisbane today. The revised plan will include investment in renewable technology and energy efficiency measures. The policy will include plans for a panel to find out the community’s attitude to putting a price on carbon.

The far-right British National Party leader Nick Griffin has been barred from a Buckingham Palace garden party. A Palace official said the leader was denied entry because he overtly used his personal invitation for political purposes through the media. Mr Griffin said the decision was an absolute scandal.

The International Court of Justice has ruled Kosovo's 2008 declaration of independence from Serbia did not violate international law. It's the first time an independent body has legitimised Kosovo's self-declared independence. The decision could lead to more countries recognising Kosovo's independence.

And a storm brewing near Florida's coast is threatening the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico. Weather authorities say a tropical depression with strong winds is expected to move towards Florida in the next 36 hours. More than 750 boats involved in the clean-up could be recalled if the conditions worsen.