The Morrison Government is facing calls to axe its free trade deal with Hong Kong after suspending Australia’s extradition agreement with the city.
Key points:
- The Greens are pushing for a Senate inquiry into the free trade agreement
- The Government announced it was suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong last week
- Experts say the suspension raises questions about other agreements with the city
When parliament returns, the Greens will try to capitalise on broad anger at the Chinese government’s crackdown on Hong Kong, pressing for a Senate committee inquiry into the free trade agreement.
Greens leader Adam Bandt told the ABC that Beijing seemed intent on stifling dissent in Hong Kong, and Parliament should reconsider whether the free trade deal could still stand.
“If the Government is prepared to say that it is willing to stand up for democracy and hum