Up Late with Ben Harvey: Politicians will feign concern about foreign ownership

A Middle Eastern oil company’s bid to take over Australian gas giant Santos will have some wringing their hands, despite a long history of energy partnerships with foreign nations.

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In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains why a Middle Eastern oil company’s bid to take over Australian gas giant Santos will have some wringing their hands, despite a long history of energy partnerships with foreign nations.

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains why a Middle Eastern oil company’s bid to take over Australian gas giant Santos will have some wringing their hands, despite a long history of energy partnerships with foreign nations.

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