Australian MP Shaoquett Moselmane’s home raided over links to Chinese Communist Party
- Moselmane praised Xi Jinping’s ‘unswerving’ leadership during the coronavirus pandemic, contrasting it favourably with Australia’s response
- The operation is another indication of Australian authorities’ willingness to tackle allegations of Chinese subversion
Security agents searched the properties linked to New South Wales state legislator Shaoquett Moselmane, who had been the target of long-standing allegations of links to the ruling Chinese Communist Party.
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) confirmed that “search warrant activity is occurring in Sydney as part of an ongoing investigation”. They added that there was no “specific threat to the community”.
Moselmane’s pro-Beijing stance has long raised eyebrows even among colleagues in the Labor Party.
New South Wales Labor Party leader Jodi McKay told reporters she was informed about the operation on Moselmane’s home and office and said she had begun the process of suspending his membership of the party.
“It’s dreadfully concerning,” she said. “It’s important that every MP focuses on the people in their state.”
Moselmane has publicly praised Xi Jinping’s “unswerving” leadership during the coronavirus pandemic, contrasting it favourably with Australia’s own response.