Labor MP raided as part of major counter-espionage investigation
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A major investigation has been launched into allegations Chinese government agents have infiltrated the political office of a NSW Labor MP.
The Australian Federal Police this morning raided the Sydney home of NSW Labor MP Shaoquett Moselmane, including a number of his vehicles, and is now attempting to raid his parliamentary office.
Mr Moselmane has found himself in hot water over a series of controversial comments relating to China, including praising the regime’s handling of the coronavirus crisis.
“The Chinese government should be defended for the immediate action that it took… because it was contained so much in China, that meant that the rest of the world had not been affected,” he said in a video leaked to the media.
Mr Moselmane has reportedly taken nine privately-funded trips to China since he was elected to Parliament – with some of the costs taken care of by Chinese government agencies.
Attorney-General Christian Porter authorised ASIO to gather evidence from anyone suspected of seeking to influence the MP or his staff on behalf of the Chinese government.
While no charges have yet been laid, NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay described the allegations as "dreadfully concerning" and confirmed she suspended the MP's membership.
"It's terrible. There is an expectation on MPs whatever they do is in the best interest of the people in this state," she said.
"He will not sit in our caucus and this investigation needs to run its course."
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