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National security takes the spotlight on the federal campaign trail

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National security has taken the spotlight in the federal election campaign, with competing pledges made by the major parties to bring the Port of Darwin under Australian ownership. But the cost of terminating a deal with the current Chinese-owned operators could be costly.
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