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Old 19th Apr 2020, 23:44
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Originally Posted by jethro_027
It’s interesting, VA isn’t Australian enough, not worthy of a government loan and should look for a market solution. But they can’t have a Chinese money because they are too Australian. And the states can’t given them a loan either. It all makes perfect sense.
It's got nothing to do with being "too Australian". It's got everything to do with blocking government backed Chinese investors coming in and scooping up assets at fire sale prices.

This isn't just targeted at Virgin and aviation, it includes any business.
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