Australia Affirms Strong Ties With India Despite Spy Scandal

Mr. Chalmers emphasises that the two countries still maintain a strong and important economic relationship.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers reacts during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on March 30, 2023. Martin Ollman/Getty Images

Australia still has a good relationship with India, the federal treasurer says, despite revelations a nest of Indian spies was disrupted by federal spy agencies.

The Washington Post and the ABC have reported that Indian spies were kicked out of Australia after trying to steal sensitive information about defence projects as well as airport security.