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Dastyari resigns from Senate over China controversy

Senator Sam Dastyari announces his resignation to the media in Sydney, Tuesday , December 12, 2017.

Senator Sam Dastyari announces his resignation to the media in Sydney, Tuesday , December 12, 2017. Source: AAP

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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.

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