Prominent Liberal MP Andrew Hastie is calling for a "push back" against the activities of China in Australia as the coronavirus pandemic exposes the costs of "relying too heavily on an authoritarian regime" for our prosperity and economic security.

Mr Hastie, who is the chairman of Parliament's intelligence and security committee, posted a petition on his website calling for people to "take action on Australian sovereignty".

WA Liberal MP Andrew Hastie says Australia faces deep uncertainty as the CCP's influence grows. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen

"Although few will admit it, the Chinese Communist Party seeks to reshape the global order and Australia's position in it through foreign interference, ownership of strategic assets and influence operations," he wrote.

"Australian institutions, universities, and assets are now contested; our sovereignty and independence will be diminished if we don’t continue to push back."