Former treasurer and US ambassador says keeping the identity secret risks smearing all current and former politicians and spreads distrust among allies
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Former federal treasurer Joe Hockey says it is “absurd” that an unnamed former politician who “sold out” to a foreign regime after being recruited by spies is able to “walk off into the sunset” without their name being revealed.
He called on Asio director-general Mike Burgess to name the ex-politician immediately and said if he doesn’t, he is allowing all former and current politicians to be smeared and would risk creating distrust amongst Australia’s allies.
Continue reading…Former treasurer and US ambassador says keeping the identity secret risks smearing all current and former politicians and spreads distrust among alliesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastFormer federal treasurer Joe Hockey says it is “absurd” that an unnamed former politician who “sold out” to a foreign regime after being recruited by spies is able to “walk off into the sunset” without their name being revealed.He called on Asio director-general Mike Burgess to name the ex-politician immediately and said if he doesn’t, he is allowing all former and current politicians to be smeared and would risk creating distrust amongst Australia’s allies. Continue reading…