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Queensland Senator Matt Canavan says mining firms should boost defence industry to counter China
A Nationals senator has called on Australian mining companies to put “patriotism over profits” and invest in the nation’s defence capabilities.
Matt Canavan spoke at the Brisbane Mining Club on Thursday and urged the industry to help “restore our industrial strength and ability to fight any coming conflict”.
He claimed there was a risk China could trigger a conflict that could impact Australia and said corporations could help prepare the country by investing in manufacturing.
“All Australian companies have benefited from the…
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