Election campaign day 8: Port of Darwin’s lease to China-linked company at centre of election promises from both parties

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With the election campaign in full swing, both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the man vying for his spot have made promises to re-secure ownership of a major port in the Top End. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, who is currently in the Northern Territory, says the 90-year lease of the Port of Darwin to a China-linked company was a mistake. The move is shaping as a fait accompli regardless of the May 3 election’s outcome. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today He told reporters on Saturday the coalition would immediately move to “secure” the port if elected....