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More than 100 family members of judges have been profiled by Chinese military contractor Zhenhua Data on its database of influential Australians.

The Australian Financial Review has identified more than 170 Australian judges, along with many spouses, children, siblings and parents, highlighting the detailed relationship-mapping being conducted by the company, which boasts of spreading disinformation and promoting conflict.

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Ronald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com
Michael Pelly is the legal editor, based in our Sydney newsroom. He has been a senior adviser to federal and state attorneys-general and written two books, one a biography of former High Court Chief Justice Murray Gleeson. Email Michael at michael.pelly@afr.com

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