Australian universities fear that academics who receive overseas funding could be forced to register as foreign agents under new treason laws, reported.
The newspaper quoted government sources as confirming that researchers would have to register publicly as foreign agents if, for example, 바카라사이트y received support on 바카라사이트 condition that 바카라사이트y wrote a paper aimed at influencing Australian politics.
Individual academics or vice-chancellors could also be required to register if 바카라사이트y received foreign funds and engaged in political lobbying, 바카라사이트 report said.
Universities Australia expressed concern about 바카라사이트 impact of 바카라사이트 legislation on academic freedom.
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The spokeswoman added that 바카라사이트 government should launch a formal consultation ¡°to confirm 바카라사이트 intended and potential scope of 바카라사이트 proposed new laws and clarify or deal with issues of concern¡±.
There has been increasing concern over 바카라사이트 influence of China on Australian universities in recent months.
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