China says accusations over Australia hack 'a smear campaign'
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has described allegations that Beijing was behind a network intrusion of Australia's Federal Parliament as being part of "a larger smear campaign against China".
Parliament hack: ASD cautious, but ABC jumps the gun on attribution
When news of the breach of the Federal Parliament network broke on Friday, the Australian Signals Directorate was quick to point out that attribution, if it was made, would take time.
Huawei chief surprised to get 5G ban news while govt in turmoil
Huawei Australia chairman John Lord says he was surprised that the Australian Government chose to announce the 5G ban on the Chinese firm during a week when it was in the throes of major political turmoil.