I assume this pantomime serves the purpose of creating an atmosphere of fear among existing pollies:
A former politician labelled a traitor by ASIO director-general Mike Burgess is “no longer a security concern”, the spy chief declared as he refused to identify the person and a raft of ex-MPs demanded their names be cleared.
As Mr Burgess’s revelations about an ex-MP-turned-spy, who tried to ensnare a prime minister’s family member, stunned parliament and led to Peter Dutton demanding ASIO out the traitor, the ASIO director-general was forced to clarify that the treacherous politician was a “historical matter” as he said he would not publicly discuss individuals.
There is no reason – none – why this name should not be released.
If the person is of Chinese or ethnic heritage, so what? We’re all grown-ups here.
Whichever political party s/he is from is essential information for the public.
The denizens of the electorate that elected the person deserve to know who betrayed them.
The nation has a right to know.
Get over it, ASIO; you’re being a drama queen.
