New foreign relations bill 'strikes the right balance' says Government

Foreign minister Marise Payne

Foreign minister Marise Payne Source: AAP

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New bill gives the foreign minister the power to veto any agreements negotiated with foreign governments, if they 'adversely affect Australia’s foreign relations'.

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