Former Australian politician 'sold out their country', says Australian security agency

A former Australian politician is selling out their country to a foreign regime - recruited by an intelligence operation dubbed the "A Team".

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation ASIO Director General Mike Burgess poses for a portrait ahead of his annual speech at ASIO headquarters in Canberra, Tuesday, February 21, 2023. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

The intelligence operation dubbed the “A Team.” They are a unit operated by a foreign power targeting Australia.

ASIO director general Mark Burgess says their biggest scalp to date is a former Australian politician.