Australia tiptoes around Indian spy scandal


Treasurer Jim Chalmers stressed Australia had a "good relationship with India". - AP

SYDNEY: A string of senior Australian ministers on Wednesday (May 1) refused to confirm reports that a "nest" of Indian spies had been uncovered in the country and expelled, allegations that threaten to damage a burgeoning alliance.

Australia's prime minister, and foreign, defence and treasury ministers all dodged questions about allegations that Indian spooks tried to steal defence secrets and monitor expatriate communities in 2020.

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