“We can say that after the third meeting there is truly a total thaw between China and Australia”, comments Paul Scutti.
“This is above all due to the election of Donald Trump: Beijing and Canberra are tightening relations in view of the new trade retaliations that the new American administration intends to adopt”, he adds. But despite this positive outcome, Anthony Albanese and his government find themselves out of breath because of this rush parliamentary final before the summer holidays, comments Scutti.
First of all, opposition leader Peter Dutton withdrew his support for the approval of the controversial ESOS Bill, the bill which intends to place a cap on the number of foreign students in Australia.
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Dutton appears to have started to adopt a ‘Trumpian’ attitude, and is already campaigning
Paul Scutti
Without the support of the liberals, and with the Greens against it from the beginning, the bill seems destined not to see the light, unless there are sensational twists, explains Scutti.
“Dutton’s position has the flavor of a political decision and not a substantive one, so much so that he hasn’t even proposed an alternative version”, he adds.
In his analysis, Scutti also analyzes the situation of other bills currently stuck, including the one on access to social media by minors under 16.
Excited weeks for the government, which must bring home some results before the summer lockout: “Among all those in stalemate, the one most likely to pass is the one on the revision of electoral expenses, aimed at avoiding ‘new Clive Palmers’, even if has the side effect of creating unexpected alliances”, concludes Scutti.
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As a website editor for world-today-news.com, I have prepared an interview with two guests about the article discussing the recent developments in Australia-China relations and the political situation in Australia. We’ve divided the interview into thematic sections, focusing on each topic mentioned in the article.
Section 1: Australia-China Relations Post-Trump Election
Guest 1: Paul Scutti, China analyst
Guest 2: Anthony Albanese, Australian Prime Minister’s representative
Interviewer: Can you provide some insights into the drastic change in Australia-China relations since the election of Donald Trump? How has this affected the Australian government’s foreign policy and its approach towards China?
Paul Scutti: We can say that after the third meeting there is truly a total thaw between China and Australia. This is above all due to the election of Donald Trump: Beijing and Canberra are tightening relations in view of the new trade retaliations that the new American administration intends to adopt. Both Australia and China are looking for alternatives to the United States, and they seem to be finding them in each other.
Anthony Albanese: We have seen a significant shift in Australia-China relations in recent years. The election of Donald Trump has certainly accelerated this change. As our major trading partner, China’s influence on our economy is increasingly important, and we must find ways to work together while also standing up for our national interests. Our government is committed to maintaining a constructive dialogue with China on a range of issues, including trade, investment, and regional security.
Section 2: Controversial ESOS Bill and Opposition with Liberal Party Support
Guest 1: Paul Scutti, China analyst
Guest 2: Peter Dutton, Leader of the Opposition
Interviewer: The ESOS Bill was a critical issue in Australia-China relations this year. Can you please explain the Bill, its purpose, and why it has been controversial?
Paul Scutti: The ESOS Bill intends to place a cap on the number of foreign students in Australia, mostly Chinese. However, it has faced significant opposition from both the Greens and the Labor party. Recently, Peter Dutton withdrew his support for the approval of the
