
2 September 2020
Looking Forward Episode 78: Hello? My BRI’s Stopped Working
The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has announced new legislation to ensure agreement the States, councils and universities have with foreign governments are consistent with Australian foreign policy. What does this mean for the relations with China and are there any risks with giving the Federal Government further powers? (2:05-15:48). What are the risks with the Victorian Government’s Belt and Road

2 September 2020
Poll – Victorians Oppose Belt & Road Scheme
A new poll of 1,040 Victorians commissioned by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs shows a majority of Victorians want the Andrews Government to withdraw from the Belt and Road scheme with China. The poll data was collected by marketing research firm Dynata between 14-17 August 2020. It asked Victorians to agree or disagree with the statement “The