Moselmane scandal ‘demoralising and heartbreaking’

Recent controversies surrounding state politicians in NSW and Victoria is heartbreaking for the vast majority of Labor party members who are doing the right thing, according to Shadow Education Minister Tanya Plibersek. The Labor Party in NSW and Victoria have been rocked by two separate scandals over the last month. Earlier this month, former Victoria Labor MP Adem Somyurek was forced to stepped down from the party after 60 Minutes published a series of explosive secret recordings allegedly showing he was using branch stacking to gain political power. Meanwhile on Friday, the Australian Federal Police raided the home of New South Wales Labor MP Shaoquett Moselmane as part of an ongoing investigation headed by counter-espionage agency ASIO. It's alleged Mr Moselmane's office may have been infiltrated by Chinese government operatives. Ms Plibersek told Sky News any Labor member of politician who does the wrong thing should face consequences for their actions. "It is actually heartbreaking for all the good people who join any political party for the right reasons," she said. "When they (Labor members) see any reports any reports of anyone doing the wrong thing, it's heartbreaking and demoralising. "I think it drives good people away from politics." Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au