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Russia has told the Australian government it will launch a High Court challenge against the cancellation of its lease for an embassy next to Parliament House, a day after an apparent squatter was spotted on the land in question.

A spokesperson for Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil said the Russian Federation had informed Australia on Friday afternoon of its intention to start legal proceedings.

However, the government seems confident in its position, labelling the move as expected and part of Russia's standard practices.

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"The Russian Federation has informed the Commonwealth of its intention to commence legal proceedings in the High Court, in which they will challenge the validity of the legislation on constitutional grounds," the spokesperson said.

"Russia's challenge to the validity of the law is not unexpected.

"This is part of the Russian playbook."

Legislation was rushed through parliament with bipartisan support last week to cancel Russia's lease on the land at Yarralumla due to national security concerns.

"The government has received very clear security advice as to the risk presented by a new Russian presence so close to Parliament House," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at the time.

Russia's legal challenge comes as a Russian diplomat has been spotted squatting on the plot of land in an apparent protest against the decision.

The man has been living in a demountable home on the site for the last few days while under observation from the Australian Federal Police.

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If the man is a member of Russia's diplomatic mission to Australia, he would be unable to be arrested due to diplomatic immunity, unless the federal government declares him persona non grata and deports him back to Russia.

This would almost certainly spark a reprisal from Moscow, which last week voiced its clear disapproval over the government's decision regarding the lease.

Russia retains an embassy in the Canberra suburb of Griffith.

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Speaking at a press conference today, Albanese downplayed the man's presence on the site.

"Of course, we anticipated that Russia would not be happy with our response," Albanese said.

"We expected that, but we're confident of our position and processes are underway for the Commonwealth to formalise possession of the site."

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Albanese said the national security threat posed by a potential Russian embassy on the site was not matched by the man's presence.

"A bloke standing in the cold on a bit of grass in Canberra is not a threat to our national security," he said.

"The site is secure."

9news.com.au has contacted the Australian Federal Police for comment.

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A man who was sexually assaulted by the older brother of former world boxing champion Jeff Fenech has told his abuser death is not good enough for him after he made his life "a living hell".

The victim, who is now in his 50s, looked Paul Godfrey Fenech, the man who raped him as a child, in the eye as he delivered a victim impact statement in Penrith District Court.

"You took my innocence away, Mr Fenech," he said on Friday.

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"You sexually assaulted me over a period of hours and many times."

Fenech, 66, pleaded guilty in March to indecent assault of a male, buggery and detaining for advantage after a plea deal was struck with crown prosecutors.

He met the victim through a friend in the 1980s and organised a visit to his place a week later to go horseriding.

After drinking beer together on the verandah, the boy felt uncoordinated and woke up on Fenech's bed.

"He was naked. He felt like he was unable to move or speak. The offender was next to him. He was also naked," agreed facts filed with the court say.

Fenech then proceeded to sexually abuse the boy, who at one point asked for a drink of water in an attempt to flee.

"The offender followed the victim and forced him back to the bed. The victim called out and then heard his friends in another room," the agreed facts say.

"While the victim was being sexually assaulted and detained, the offender threatened to cause serious harm to the victim."

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Before the boy was picked up by his parents the following day, Fenech again told the young teen to keep quiet.

The victim spoke about the lasting effects the abuse has had on his life and relationships.

"I had to grow up very quickly. This has been like a living hell," he said.

"I'm a loving person but I hate being touched.

"I've not been able to have a proper relationship my entire life, Mr Fenech, because of you."

He said the incident left him devastated.

He has received counselling as a result and will continue to receive counselling for a long time to come, the court was told.

"I'm going to take back my life. I'm not the victim any more," he said.

"I can only pity you, the pathetic person and monster that you are.

"Death really isn't good enough for someone like yourself, sir."

The victim eventually provided a statement to police in 2020 and Fenech was arrested on February 19 last year.

Judge Michael Allen said the court must take into account Fenech's lack of reoffending during the years since his release from prison in 2006 for a previous conviction and his arrest in February last year.

"That does not excuse nor should it ever excuse the objectively serious conduct that robbed (the victim) of a decent life," he said.

"(But) the period of 17 years is unusual because there's simply been no offence."

Fenech's sentence hearing continues.

If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.

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