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Addressing national security concerns, Lisa discussed recent developments involving the arrest of a Chinese woman under Australia’s foreign interference laws. While he refrained from providing detailed information about the case, he confirmed that the coalition would seek a briefing to better understand the circumstances surrounding the arrest. He pointed out that these laws were enacted under the previous government in response to rising levels of foreign interference, aimed at protecting Australia’s intellectual property, sensitive government information, and democratic processes.