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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.
Senator Stands by ‘Chinese Spies’ Concerns, Criticises Labor for Weaponising Comments
Former Opposition Leader Peter Dutton meets with Chinese community leaders alongside Katie Allen, the Liberal candidate for the Division of Chisholm in Glen Waverley, Melbourne, in Australia on April 30, 2025. Dan Peled/Getty Images
Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
5/14/2025|Updated: 5/14/2025
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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.

Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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