Former Treasurer Joe Hockey is calling for ASIO to publicly identify of a former politician accused of being a foreign spy.
ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess has revealed that a former member of Parliament or senator was recruited by foreign intelligence.
It was reported the former politician also attempted to introduce the operatives to a prime minister’s family member.
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Joe Hockey once worked as Australia’s US ambassador and said withholding a name creates distrust amongst Australia’s allies.
“If someone has been a traitor, I can’t think of a more significant issue when it comes to national security,” Hockey said.
He said the news casts a shadow over all former and current Australian politicians until the person is named.
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