'Baseless speculation': China denies hacking Australian Parliament

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman has rejected claims Beijing was behind a cyber attack on the networks of federal parliament.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there's no evidence of electoral interference in the latest cyber attack. Source: SBS News

China has hit back at suggestions it was behind a sophisticated cyber attack on Australia's political parties, warning "irresponsible" and "baseless" speculation will heighten tensions.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed on Monday cyber experts believe a state actor was responsible for the attack, which also targeted the networks of federal parliament, but didn't say which country.

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By Jameel Karaki
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