Australian Senator James Paterson has challenged the Albanese Government over university partnerships involving Hong Kong’s police force, raising questions about Australia’s national-security interests and ties with China.
The Senate Estimates exchange examines an agreement involving Charles Sturt University and the Hong Kong Police College, amid concerns over Hong Kong’s treatment of pro-democracy activists and whether Australian institutions should provide training or cooperation to a police force accused of suppressing dissent.
The debate also highlights Australia’s Foreign Arrangements Scheme and how partnerships involving Chinese and Hong Kong institutions are reviewed under Australia’s foreign-policy and national-security framework.
Watch the full report for the key questions raised by James Paterson and the Australian Government’s response.
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