"This scheme is very focussed on Australia's national interest....

"This scheme is very focussed on Australia's national interest. Its about ensuring consistency of our foreign relations across Australia and it's most certainly not aimed at any one country,"

I wish the govt would spell out what those national interests are for us plebs. Telecoms and security aside, some of the decisions appear bloody minded.

Could end up with BHP, Fortescue and Rio backing Labor in at the next election.