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Ausgrid decision justified but more transparency needed

  • Written by Greg Austin, Professor, Australian Centre for Cyber Security, UNSW Australia
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Treasurer Scott Morrison has decided not to approve a controlling stake for either of two Chinese bidders in Ausgrid, the electricity network in New South Wales. He has cited national security concerns but has refused to be drawn further on the reasons.

In explaining his rejection of the bids, Morrison said: “The only person who’s...

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