Proposed extradition treaty with China still leaves some unnerved

The Attorney-General, George Brandis

The Attorney-General, George Brandis Source: AAP

The Australian government has begun the process of ratifying a controversial, long-stalled extradition treaty with China. The treaty will let the Chinese government make official requests for Australia to return Chinese citizens in the country who are wanted for serious crimes in China.


Michelle Chen reports

 






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