ASIO 'aware' of suspected China spy's alleged plot to infiltrate Federal Parliament

The head of ASIO has issued a rare public statement confirming the domestic spy agency is actively investigating an alleged Chinese plot to infiltrate Australia's parliament.

ASIO says it is 'aware' of suspected China spy's alleged plot Source: SBS News

ASIO says it was aware and "has been actively investigating" allegations that a Melbourne car dealer was cultivated by the Chinese government in a bid to infiltrate Australia's parliament.

Nine's 60 Minutes program aired the claims on Sunday, citing sources with knowledge of the plot, where Melbourne car dealer "Nick" Zhao, 32, was allegedly cultivated by Beijing to run as a Liberal Party candidate.

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