'Arrogance' saw Daniel Andrews sign Victoria to China's Belt and Road deal

Victorian Shadow Attorney-General Edward O'Donohue says Daniel Andrews "should never have signed up to the Belt and Road initiative without getting feedback and advice from federal agencies".

He told Sky News host Peter Gleeson the initiative is a "dud deal" for Victorians.

Victoria is expected to officially engage in the controversial $24.5 billion infrastructure program with China later this year, which is in direct contradiction to the federal government's public approach to Belt and Roads.

China claims the deal will be mutually beneficial, but the federal government has criticised Victoria for signing up for the deal citing possible security implications.

Mr O'Donohue said the Victorian Premier's "arrogance saw him go ahead and sign that deal without any regard for the advice or the risks that are contained within that deal".

He also said if elected, Victorian Opposition leader Michael O'Brien "will scrap it".

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