‘Should set off alarm bells’: Call for probe into politicians’ use of Chinese EVs
Concerns have been raised regarding the use of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) by Australian politicians following warnings from ASIO about sensitive conversations in taxpayer-funded cars. Over 30% of the vehicles available to parliamentarians are Chinese-made, prompting calls for a security review. Critics argue that these vehicles could pose national security risks and demand greater transparency regarding data collection and access.
- ▪ASIO has warned politicians against having sensitive conversations in taxpayer-funded vehicles.
- ▪More than 30% of the vehicles available under the parliamentarian vehicle scheme are Chinese-made EVs.
- ▪Shadow special minister of state James McGrath has called for a review of the vehicle scheme due to national security concerns.
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