Australia wrestles with Port of Darwin, under Chinese ownership
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he would only act on a 99-year lease to the Port of Darwin on the advice of his administration. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
May 3 (UPI) Australia could be footing the bill for the Port of Darwin if the government cancels a 99-year lease to the port, which is under the ownership of a Chinese billionaire.
Australia s defense department is reviewing the Northern Territory s lease to Landbridge, owned by Chinese tycoon Ye Cheng, after members of Australia s government and the political opposition raised concerns, Australia s ABC News reported Sunday.
Federal Sydney MP and Australia Labor Party s Tanya Plibersek has accused Capricornia MP Michelle Landry of cheering on Australian Government cuts that affect women, calling her a phony . Ms Plibersek, the Shadow Minister for Education and Shadow Minister for Women, along with Keppel MP Brittany Lauga, met with Central Queensland women s group Enough is Enough on Saturday at Kershaw Gardens to hear their concerns and talk about issues that affected them. Ms Plibersek said the women in the group had a gutful of the Australian Government cutting the supports and services they needed, as well as wages and work conditions.
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially reopened one of the outback’s most iconic tourism attractions.
The new and improved Australian Workers Heritage Centre (AWHC) in Barcaldine has officially reopened after a multi-million-dollar upgrade to the attraction’s entrance delivered by the Palaszczuk Government.
“This place is iconic. Not just for Queenslanders but for Australians,” the Premier said.
“The Australian Workers Heritage Centre is one of western Queensland’s most important tourism attractions.
“These upgrades will help to ensure more Australians visit this region to embrace our heritage.
“If you’re a history buff and you’re yet to experience the outback, I urge you to experience the new and improved Australian Workers Heritage Centre.”
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