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Australia launches formal probe into Chinese spy claims

Australian authorities have launched a formal investigation into claims Chinese intelligence services attempted to plant a spy in federal government.

China has accused Australia of reaching a state of hysteria over allegations Beijing tried to plant a spy in its federal parliament.

A formal investigation has been launched in Australia.

Global News Insight’s Nicola Gage reports from Sydney.