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Senator Sam Dastyari holds a press conference in Sydney, Tuesday, December 12, 2017.Dastyari has quit the Senate amid intense scrutiny of his interactions with a Chinese businessman and political donor. (AAP Image/Ben Rushton) NO ARCHIVING

Senator Sam Dastyari announces his resignation to the media in Sydney, Tuesday , December 12, 2017 (AAP Image/Ben Rushton) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP

Embattled Labor senator Sam Dastyari has announced his resignation from parliament amid intense scrutiny over his interactions with a Chinese businessman and political donor. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten had sacked Senator Dastyari from his parliamentary leadership roles last week over his involvement with the donor.

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Embattled Labor senator Sam Dastyari has announced his resignation from parliament amid intense scrutiny over his interactions with a Chinese businessman and political donor. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten had sacked Senator Dastyari from his parliamentary leadership roles last week over his involvement with the donor.

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