Calls for spy agency to probe foreign interference concerns; Dutton hits Qantas for Welcome to Country overkill

Australia’s electoral watchdog and spy agency are being called on to investigate potential foreign interference in the election over allegations a group linked to the Chinese Communist Party told people to vote for MP Monique Ryan.

Australia’s electoral watchdog and spy agency are being called on to investigate potential foreign interference in the federal election after video emerged of volunteers for Teal MP Monique Ryan saying an association — which appears to have links with the Chinese Communist Party — told them to support her.

Meanwhile, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has released Labor’s policy spending alongside Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, calling on the Coalition to match their transparency and release their own costs and cuts.

And from the “only in Australia” files, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given the ultimate foul-mouthed Aussie compliment from an passing motorist.

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Originally published as Calls for spy agency to probe foreign interference concerns; Dutton hits Qantas for Welcome to Country overkill