Proposed laws empower Payne to block deals involving foreign nations
The Australian Federal Government is moving to introduce sweeping new laws which would give it the power to block deals involving foreign nations.
Under the Foreign Relations bill, Australia's Foreign Minister can terminate any existing agreements, such as Victoria's controversial Belt and Road deal with China, if they are considered adverse to Australia's foreign relations or are inconsistent with foreign policy.
Source: ABC #Aug26
#ForeignRelationsBill #BeltAndRoadDeal #Payne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HqitCs1dgI
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-26/government-boosts-powers-to-cancel-foreign-agreements/12599000
The Australian Federal Government is moving to introduce sweeping new laws which would give it the power to block deals involving foreign nations.
Under the Foreign Relations bill, Australia's Foreign Minister can terminate any existing agreements, such as Victoria's controversial Belt and Road deal with China, if they are considered adverse to Australia's foreign relations or are inconsistent with foreign policy.
Source: ABC #Aug26
#ForeignRelationsBill #BeltAndRoadDeal #Payne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HqitCs1dgI
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-26/government-boosts-powers-to-cancel-foreign-agreements/12599000