Calls for tougher controls on NSW port amid fears of Chinese interference

There are calls from some Coalition MPs for Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to impose tougher rules on the Port of Newcastle to lessen the potential for Chinese interference. The MPs argue the Chinese Communist Party have a geopolitical advantage over the export of Australian coal under current regulations and want the port declared a monopoly under the National Access Regime. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the National Competition Council has reviewed the matter on “many occasions”. “We’ve got the critical infrastructure laws in place that gives the power for the home affairs minister to give directions to the port … where there’s evidence to support those actions, then the government will certainly take them.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au