The battle for Antarctica: Australian PM Scott Morrison spends $800million to counter China

Australia makes a BIG move against China – in Antarctica: PM forks out $800MILLION to counter the Communist power’s growing influence on the icy continent

• Scott Morrison will spend $804million on Antarctica over the next ten years  
• The cash will fund scientific research and exploration of untouched areas 
• It comes after warnings that China is becoming more assertive in the region 

By Charlie Moore, Political Reporter For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 06:31 EST, 21 February 2022 | Updated: 06:31 EST, 21 February 2022