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Foreign Relations Bill adds to 'government overreach': universities

Robert Bolton
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As universities fight for their lives financially, their ability to find new business is under threat from legislation likely to pass Parliament this week, which gives the government a veto over all dealings a university has with a foreign entity such as governments or higher education providers.

George Williams says it's "back to the Cold War" for universities as unprecedented levels of regulation are imposed on them.  Jim Rice

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Robert Bolton is the Education editor. He covers primary and secondary education, universities and training. Connect with Robert on Twitter. Email Robert at rbolton@afr.com

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