Election Watchdog Investigates CCP-Linked Backing of Teal MP Monique Ryan

Members of the Hubei Association, linked to Beijing’s chief foreign influence body, were allegedly told to support the Teal MP.

Teal MP for the seat of Kooyong in Melbourne's east, Monique Ryan, on May 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Sam Tabone/Getty Images

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has referred a matter involving suspicious political support for Teal MP Monique Ryan for further investigation.

The move comes after a video emerged showing two volunteers of Chinese appearance, Jessica and Steven, wearing campaign shirts and holding flyers for the Teal candidate.