The disaster continues in Victoria, page-32

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    And even that might get challenged.

    "Next week the Morrison government will be legislating to protect Australia's national interest by ensuring our foreign policy is set from Canberra only.

    It's vital that in a troubled world, Australia speaks on the global stage with one voice.

    Once passed, state and local governments and their entities including universities will require the approval of the federal government to enter into agreements with foreign governments. Any that are inconsistent with our national interest can be cancelled by the foreign minister.

    Importantly, it applies to existing agreements including Daniel Andrews' Belt and Road deal with the Chinese Communist Party. I first called for this deal to be abandoned almost a year ago. Soon the federal government will have the power to do so."

    From an email I got from Liberal politician, take it for what it's worth.
 
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