China accuses Australia of 'gross interference' after offer of safe haven for Hong Kong visa holders

Prime minister Scott Morrison cancels extradition treaty citing the new national security law as a fundamental change of circumstances'

China has accused Australia of gross interference" after Scott Morrison granted a range of visa holders from Hong Kong a five-year extension and suspended an extradition treaty with the city.

The prime minister announced on Thursday that Australia would allow a range of visa holders to stay in the country for longer and then offer them a pathway to permanent residency - but has stopped short of creating a special humanitarian intake for Hongkongers fearing persecution under the new national security law.