(MENAFN- The Conversation) The government's new foreign interference laws propose broad changes to political donations, counter-surveillance, and lobbying in Australia.
ANU professor John Blaxland has some real concerns about the unintended consequences of the legislation for academic debate. He says there's a real chance that good people engaging intellectually with issues might get caught up in the broader crackdown.
On the controversy surrounding Sam Dastyari's dealings with a Chinese businessman, Blaxland says its been a 'sobering' lesson for politicians but we needn't be overly worried about this particular instance. 'When we expect a conspiracy it's usually just a stuff up.'
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