The Morrison Government faces calls to axe its free trade deal with Hong Kong after suspending Australia's extradition agreement with the city.
The Morrison Government is facing calls to axe its free trade deal with Hong Kong after suspending Australia's extradition agreement with the city.The Government announced it was suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong last weekWhen parliament returns, the Greens will try to, pressing for a Senate committee inquiry into the free trade agreement.
"If the Government is prepared to say that it is willing to stand up for democracy and human rights in Hong Kong, then that has to be consistent. It can't be business as usual," Mr Bandt said. The party believes it has a good chance of gaining crossbench support for a Senate committee inquiry, and also hopes to convince conservative Government Senators to cross the floor in support.
"This FTA provides certainty and transparency for Australian businesses trading and investing in Hong Kong," Senator Birmingham said.
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