Coalition MPs say exclusion of Australian journalists from Victorian premier’s trip will force public to rely on coverage by China’s state-run media
Daniel Andrews will embark on a four-day trade mission to China on Monday evening amid criticism over the lack of transparency and detail about who the Victorian premier will meet during the visit.– which will be the first visit to China by an Australian leader since the Aukus defence pact was signed earlier this month – sparked outrage among the federal Coalition, with MPs arguing the exclusion of Australia media meant the public would be forced to rely on state-run media coverage.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup “The Victorian taxpayers who will pick up the tab for the trip are entitled to full disclosure about where he’s going, who he’s seeing, what they discuss and what outcomes are secured,” he told Guardian Australia.
“He should articulate what the purpose is, why he’s going, what are the outcomes he’s seeking to achieve for Victoria from this secret trip that he will not take any reporters on,” he said.
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