‘Puppeteer’ at centre of Chinese government interference named by Senator

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A Chinese billionaire has been named by a federal Senator as the “puppeteer” at the heart of Beijing’s foiled intervention into Australian elections.

The head of ASIO was repeatedly questioned on Monday night during Senate Estimates on revelations he made last week of a foiled foreign spy ring.

However, he was grilled by Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching on the identity of the businessman after she claimed to know who it was. “I am reliably informed that the puppeteer mentioned in your case study in your annual threat assessment speech last week is Chau Chak Wing,” Senator Kitching said.Dr Chau was previously accused of being a Communist Party operative, but was awarded $590,000 following a defamation suit against the ABC and Nine regarding a Four Corners episode in 2017.

Mr Burgess refused to confirm or deny the Labor Senator’s claims – which are protected under parliamentary privilege – and hit back at Ms Kitching for her “unfair” line of questioning.

 

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How many more mainland Chinese here? Are like him?allegations are serious

Welcomr to North Korea. Story and lies to justify exsistance of 6 Australia Inteligence Services costing tax payers billions. No proof, no judge no jury all held in secret court. Accused evidence for defence classified as secret total farce of Australia judiciary and democracy.

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