Opinion
Behind Canberra's fury with Andrew Forrest
The billionaire is a passionate patriot but there's a complex backdrop to the government's anger about his providing a platform for China’s consul-general last week.
Jennifer HewettColumnistIt’s no coincidence the loudest warnings about the need to adopt a “pragmatic” approach to dealing with China come from Western Australia. Nor is it just WA billionaires expressing concern.
The state’s extremely popular Premier Mark McGowan makes similar warnings about the need to “exercise restraint and diplomacy” in retaining good relationships with Australia’s major trading partners.
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