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SenateMonday 24 November 2025

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator BABET (Victoria—United Australia Party Whip) (14:51): Minister, Chinese state owned enterprises are required to give China's intelligence services access to their operations. So it's not just about spying; it gives hostile intelligence services capacity to install malware, kill switches and other forms of technology designed to give China control over critical infrastructure during moments of tension.

Minister, are you and your government comfortable with this risk?

SourceSenate, Monday 24 November 2025 — official recordTA-251124-senate-fae0f7d7a1b7:s239