Senator Stands by ‘Chinese Spies’ Concerns, Criticises Labor for Weaponising Comments

Senator Stands by ‘Chinese Spies’ Concerns, Criticises Labor for Weaponising Comments

Liberal Senator Jane Hume has defended her “Chinese spies” comments in the lead-up to the May 3 election day, criticising the Labor Party for weaponising it. A week before election day, Hume made headlines when she claimed “Chinese spies” were handing out flyers for Labor Housing Minister Clare O’Neil. The interview occurred amid reports that two Chinese volunteers had been encouraged to support Teal MP for Kooyong Monique Ryan by a CCP-linked c…

Australian National Review - Senator Stands by ‘Chinese Spies’ Concerns, Criticises Labor for Weaponising Comments

Jane Hume said her comments were genuine concerns about foreign interference in Australia’s federal election. Liberal Senator Jane Hume has defended her “Chinese spies” comments in the lead-up to the May 3 election day, criticising the Labor Party for weaponising it. A week before election day, Hume made headlines when she claimed “Chinese spies” were handing out flyers for Labor Housing Minister Clare O’Neil. The interview occurred amid report…