Eager to start a political fight, the Prime Minister blamed the Opposition for blocking laws aimed at stopping transnational crime, but he got some of his facts wrong.
Australian PM’s China Stance Is Politically Motivated: Opposition Leader
Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has taken aim at the prime minister’s handling of Australia’s relations with China, claiming it is politically motivated and has put the country’s resources industry at risk.
Albanese delivered the remarks at the launch of Minerals Week hosted by the Mineral Council of Australia while outlining the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP) vision for the $200 billion sector, including support for a gradual transition towards renewable energies.
“As the world moves to a low-carbon future, demand for some resources will decline. But there will be strong demand for other resources, particularly those needed for growth sectors like electric vehicles and batteries,” Albanese told attendees.
I spy with my little eye: another blow to privacy in Australia
A proposed law would make it quicker and easier for a network of nations to exchange surveillance data on people within their countries.
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A new law that would help foreign governments surveil people in Australia has been given the tick of approval from Parliament’s security committee pending a list of proposed changes that would add additional safeguards and beef up oversight.
If passed, the law would make it quicker and easier for a network of nations to exchange telecommunications data obtained via real-time wiretapping, stored communications or records belonging to its citizens and those from foreign nations.
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Opposition politician Ted Hui has arrived in Australia after fleeing Hong Kong where he was facing national security charges.
Beijing has accused Canberra of meddling in the affairs of Hong Kong and is warning of further damage to the relationship between the China and Australia
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