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China Belt and Road Plans for Australia Face Veto Under New Law

  • State government deals with Beijing could be overturned
  • Legislation set to pass this year, may worsen Beijing ties
Scott Morrison
Scott MorrisonPhotographer: Mark Graham/Bloomberg
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison is seeking new powers to veto or scrap agreements that state governments reach with foreign powers, in a move aimed at weakening China’s ability to gain influence in the nation through its Belt and Road Initiative.