A culture of consensus held back the Australian Public Service from recognising, and acting, on the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), leading think tank experts argue. Peter Jennings of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute said there was a “remarkable degree of conformity” within the debate in the public service, particularly around foreign…
Culture of Consensus Stopped Public Service From Tackling China Threat Early: Think Tanks
Govt to Review International Deals of Australian Universities for Possible Foreign Interference
June 18, 2021
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Australia’s leading research-intensive universities have submitted over 4,000 international arrangements for review as part of the government’s Foreign Relations Scheme (FRS). Under the scheme, the federal government is able to cancel international agreements that are deemed detrimental to Australia’s foreign policy and national interest. The Group of Eight (Go8) universities said their submission of thousands…
Over 4,000 University Agreements up for Review Under Australian Foreign Interference Laws
June 18, 2021
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Australia’s leading research-intensive universities have submitted over 4,000 international arrangements for review as part of the government’s Foreign Relations Scheme (FRS). Under the scheme, the federal government is able to cancel international agreements that are deemed detrimental to Australia’s foreign policy and national interest. The Group of Eight (Go8) universities said their submission of thousands…
MP Seeks to Establish Registry to Counter Foreign Interference in Canada
April 15, 2021
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In an effort to counter foreign interference in Canada, legislation that would mandate people who act on behalf of foreign governments, political organizations, or corporations to register as foreign agents was introduced in the House of Commons on April 13. Bill C-282, an Act to Establish the Foreign Influence Registry, seeks to impose “an obligation…
China, Russia ‘Primary Culprits’ in Conducting Espionage and Foreign Interference in Canada: Parliamentary Report
April 14, 2021
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China and Russia continue to be the “primary culprits” when it comes to espionage and foreign interference that threaten Canada’s sovereignty, a committee that oversees national security and intelligence activities says in its annual report. “The threat from espionage and foreign interference is significant and continues to grow. Several states are responsible for conducting such…
Australian University Rejects Chinese-Funded Research Worth Millions for National Interest
April 14, 2021
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Several research projects and joint collaborations worth millions of dollars have been rejected by Adelaide University because of high-risk links to Beijing. In its submission to a national inquiry into security risks affecting higher education last month, the university revealed it rejected projects on the basis of national interest or university reputation. “As a leading…
China a Main Source of Fentanyl Fuelling Opioid Crisis Killing Canadians, Public Safety Minister Says
February 26, 2021
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China is one of the main manufacturers of fentanyl and plays a key role in the current overdose crisis in Canada, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair told a parliamentary committee on Feb. 25. “It’s no secret that China is one of the main source countries of fentanyl, as well as the precursor chemicals used to…
Chinese Businessman Deemed a ‘National Security Risk’ Fights Australian Deportation Order
A Melbourne-based Chinese businessman is fighting deportation after allegedly being assessed as a national security risk by Australian intelligence services. Liu “Haha” Huifeng, an ex-soldier of the People’s Liberation Army—China’s military—was denied permanent residency on character grounds in September after concerns were allegedly raised by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and the acting immigration…
Tories Call out Feds for Failing to Decide on Huawei, Counter CCP Interference
Tories called out Ottawa for failing to decide whether Huawei should be banned from participating in Canada’s 5G network, and developing a plan to combat Beijing’s growing foreign interference on Canadian soil. Conservative Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Michael Chong issued a statement Monday criticizing the Liberal government for not responding to a motion passed…
Career Intelligence Officials’ Delay of DNI Report on Foreign Interference Draws Ire
The “politicization” of intelligence—both with the assessments of foreign interference in the U.S. election and of the wider allegations of voter fraud—is damaging to the country’s democracy and has negative long-term implications, former officials in the government and intelligence community (IC) told The Epoch Times. John Ratcliffe, the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), was notified…
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