Australia pledges $492 million to Asian Development Bank to further projects in Pacific

Summary

1. Australian government criticises Chinese firms for low bids and poor quality.
2. Minister Pat Conroy advocates for ADB logos on projects for transparency.
3. Australia seeks to influence ADB rules to prioritise value and local labour.

References

• Media Check: ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Media Bias Fact Check (High Credibility)
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC