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New laws in Australia could see deals with foreign governments scrapped

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne

The Federal Government has announced new laws that could potentially see deals with foreign governments scrapped. The Foreign Relations Bill will enable the government to review and cancel new and existing agreements with state governments, local councils and universities on the basis of national sovereignty. Foreign Governments are firmly in Scott Morrison's sights as the Prime Minister proposes new powers that would enable the Commonwealth to terminate deals deemed to be against the national interest.


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The Federal Government has announced new laws that could potentially see deals with foreign governments scrapped. The Foreign Relations Bill will enable the government to review and cancel new and existing agreements with state governments, local councils and universities on the basis of national sovereignty. Foreign Governments are firmly in Scott Morrison's sights as the Prime Minister proposes new powers that would enable the Commonwealth to terminate deals deemed to be against the national interest.


Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews speaks to the media during a press conference. Source: AAP

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