Chinese Lease of Port of Darwin Open to Review: Australian PM

Chinese Lease of Port of Darwin Open to Review: Australian PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison addresses media during a press conference in Sydney, Australia on April 27, 2021. AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts
Daniel Y. Teng
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has not ruled out reviewing the controversial 99-year lease of the Port of Darwin to a Chinese-backed entity.

“If there is advice from the Defence Department or our security agencies that change their view about the national security implications of any piece of critical infrastructure,” Morrison told reporters. “We have legislation now which is dealing with critical infrastructure.”
Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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