Articles by Echo Hui
Alleged Chinese spy posed as recruiter for retired Australian police
Exclusive by Echo Hui and Meghna Bali Towards the start of COVID in May 2020, Australian lawyer Henry* received a casual offer on LinkedIn. "We are looking for Security expert consultant employment from Australia and Canada (part-time)," wrote someone using the name "Sophy". The account claimed to represent Data 31, a security consultancy "organised by three retired Australian police officers" based in Shanghai.
Program: Alleged Chinese spies target Australians on LinkedIn
An ABC investigation has found that LinkedIn accounts controlled by alleged Chinese spies, have targeted thousands of people around the world. Dozens of Australians working in government, policing and trade were directly approached and offered money to write reports and provide information to a fake think-tank, being run by China's spy agency.
Alleged Chinese spies targeted former premier and AFP commander via LinkedIn
Exclusive by Echo Hui and Meghna Bali Two LinkedIn accounts connected to suspected Chinese spies amassed thousands of connections worldwide and approached dozens of Australians working in government, policing and trade with offers of paid consultancy, an ABC investigation has found. The alleged spies posed as employees of a think tank, offering their targets competitive pay in return for "valuable advice".
Who is Jensen Huang, the Nvidia boss and AI titan who has the ear of Donald Trump?
Echo Hui Before the world knew his name, Jensen Huang had already become one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence (AI) development. He had also cultivated a close relationship with United States President Donald Trump, which was evident when he took a call from him during a live AI summit in Los Angeles last week. Last year, Huang revealed to media that Trump often called him late at night.
Some migrants open to voting for One Nation if Pauline Hanson passes important test
Doug Dingwall and Echo Hui Charanjit Singh believes One Nation deserves a chance to govern Australia. The Melbourne-based business owner supports its promise to cut net overseas migration, which he believes would relieve pressure on the cost of living, infrastructure and public services. "With the two major parties, they tried everything. They tried all their cards," he said.
Some migrants open to voting for One Nation if Pauline Hanson passes important test
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Warning signs visible days before glacier collapse in Nepal, report finds
Echo Hui, staff reporter and graphics by Jarrod Fankhauser A rapid hazard assessment of the Nepal-Tibet disaster by a group of international scientists says there were "pre-event indications" of the avalanche, including satellite imagery showing a change in the surface of the collapsed glacier.
Fortune of Australian billionaire family linked to corruption scandal involving relatives in China
Echo Hui The fortune of Australian billionaire Phillip Lee, whose son recently hosted a Labor fundraising dinner attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has been linked to major corruption scandals involving members of his family in China, an ABC investigation has found.
Major review flags concerns over Australia's ill-defined national security offences
Australia's national security watchdog is calling on the government to reform the nation's espionage and foreign interference laws, warning they can inadvertently capture legitimate activities and undermine the democracy they are meant to protect. A major review of the laws, conducted by Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM) Jake Blight, was tabled in parliament yesterday, following consultation with government agencies and civil society groups.
Former prisoners call on Australia to take more forthright approach to foreign detention and 'hostage diplomacy'
Sitting in a filthy, cramped cell 8,000 kilometres from home, Australian businessman Matthew Radalj felt abandoned by his country. It was a long way from Perth, where he grew up. Official Chinese records show Mr Radalj was charged with robbery in early 2020 in Beijing. He was sentenced to four years behind bars. But Mr Radalj, who was in China running an online business selling hoodies and T-shirts, said he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Former NSW prison officers say system protects abusers and silences women
As a single mother of two, Leanne Farrugia was proud to secure a stable job as a junior prison guard at Metropolitan Remand & Reception Centre at Silverwater, in Sydney's west, in 2018. That sense of security was shattered one night in May 2022. She was at home sick when her supervisor, then-senior correctional officer Scott Hawken, arrived at her house and drugged her.
Labor fundraiser at centre of Minns donations allegations bigger than official records suggest, newspaper report shows
A decade-old Labor fundraiser at the centre of allegations NSW Premier Chris Minns conspired to evade a state donations law was reported at the time as a much bigger event than official records suggest, the ABC can reveal. The ABC has discovered a newspaper article from 2014 that states the dinner, described in a donations declaration as raising less than $6,000 from 10 donors, actually hosted almost 200 people.
Bondi Sands the latest brand to recall sunscreens over potential SPF concerns
Major Australian sunscreen brand Bondi Sands is the latest to announce recalls over SPF concerns and the first to remove products that have not been identified as using the same problematic base formulation from shelves. Consumer advocacy group Choice published results in June that showed 16 of 20 popular Australian sunscreen products did not meet the SPF claim on their label.
Sunscreen maker at centre of Australian recalls blocked by US regulator for years
By Echo Hui, Ninah Kopel and Rachel Carbonell, ABC The Australian sunscreen manufacturer at the centre of a spate of recent product recalls has been blocked from exporting sunscreens to the United States for the past three years. Despite this, the Australian regulator allowed the manufacturer, Wild Child Laboratories, to continue supplying sunscreen for the Australian market.
Sunscreen maker at centre of Australian recalls blocked by US regulator for years
By Echo Hui, Ninah Kopel and Rachel Carbonell, ABC The Australian sunscreen manufacturer at the centre of a spate of recent product recalls has been blocked from exporting sunscreens to the United States for the past three years. Despite this, the Australian regulator allowed the manufacturer, Wild Child Laboratories, to continue supplying sunscreen for the Australian market.
Former employees of sunscreen testing lab Princeton Consumer Research blow whistle on alleged questionable practices
Two former employees of a leading international testing laboratory used by major Australian sunscreen brands have blown the whistle on alleged questionable data and incorrect testing practices, amid ongoing concerns about whether consumers can trust the products they are relying on for sun protection.
Ten more sunscreens removed from sale over SPF concerns
Ten further sunscreens have either been pulled from shelves or "paused" from supply to retailers over concerns about their sun protection claims. It means 18 sunscreens have now either been recalled or paused from sale in Australia. The announcement from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on Tuesday afternoon followed the recall of Ultra Violette's SPF 50+ Lean Screen product in August.
Convicted baby killer Keli Lane sues NSW government over prison sexual abuse scandal
Convicted baby killer Keli Lane is suing the NSW government for $2 million, alleging it failed in its duty of care to protect her from serious harm at the hands of several prison officers, including serial sex abuser Wayne Astill. Lane was jailed in 2010 after being found guilty of murdering her baby daughter, Tegan, and sentenced to 18 years' jail.
Sunscreens 'paused' from sale due to concerns over sun protection claims share same base formula, analysis reveals
Five of seven sunscreens "paused" from sale on the Australian market this week due to concerns over sun protection claims, share the same base formula, according to analysis by leading sunscreen experts. The ABC has also identified at least another four sunscreen products that use the same core formula, which are still available to purchase.
Skincare brand Naked Sundays pulls sunscreen from shelves over SPF concerns
Skincare brand Naked Sundays has pulled one of its sunscreen products from the Australian market, including from cosmetics giant MECCA, amid industry-wide questions about whether sunscreen products are meeting their sun protection claims. The announcement follows the decision by fellow Australian brand Ultra Violette last week that it was removing one of its products from shelves after testing revealed it could not guarantee its SPF50+ label claim.
“飞入飞出”式行骗重现江湖 中式祈福骗局在澳洲愈演愈烈
这一切都是从简单的求助请求、友善的交谈和治愈的承诺开始的。但在这场感情戏的背后，隐藏着世界上最久远的街头骗局之一——中式祈福骗局，而它正在澳大利亚社区公然运作。 几十年来，这个骗局一直针对全球各地脆弱的华人，利用了他们的精神信仰、文化亲缘关系以及对家人的关心。 格蕾丝（化名，Grace）就是其中一员，有人告诉她她儿子面临生命危险。 在泪水与恐惧中，她掉入了骗局。 从20世纪80年代以来，该骗局已在全球骗取数百万澳元。仅在悉尼，警方称自2023年年中以来，已报告的80多起案件中被骗金额达300万澳元。 维州警方称，2024年该骗局在该州骗取了20万澳元。 《7.30》节目可以公开的是，新州警方正与其他州警方及新西兰政府合作，对涉及中式祈福骗局的案件展开持续调查。 今年早些时候成立的“哨兵行动组”迄今已逮捕并起诉两人。警方表示，该团伙中有一名成员目前被羁押在新西兰。 警方已公布与涉嫌诈骗案相关的七名通缉人员的照片，并针对两名涉嫌参与2024年悉尼西北部Eastwood地区一起事件的嫌疑人获得了进一步的逮捕令。 新南威尔士州警方向《7.30》节目透露，所有九名嫌疑人据信均在海外。...
The Chinese blessing scam becoming more prominent in Australia as FIFO operators re-emerge
It all starts with a simple plea for help, a friendly conversation and a promise of healing. But behind the emotional theatre lies one of the world's most enduring street cons — the Chinese blessing scam, and it's operating in broad daylight in Australian suburbs. For decades, this scam has targeted vulnerable Chinese people across the world, preying on spiritual beliefs, cultural kinship and concern for their family.
Princeton Consumer Research lab tested all eight sunscreens that failed SPF claims Original
By Echo Hui, Ninah Kopel and Rachel Carbonell, ABC At least half the sunscreens that failed to meet their SPF claims in recent testing had their original SPF certification conducted at an overseas laboratory whose test results are now being called into question by senior industry experts. An ABC investigation can reveal that the lab, Princeton Consumer Research (PCR), is used by a wide range of sunscreen makers to verify their SPF claims before they are allowed on the Australian market.
Eight sunscreens that failed their SPF claims tested by same lab, Princeton Consumer Research
At least half the sunscreens that failed to meet their SPF claims in recent testing had their original SPF certification conducted at an overseas laboratory whose test results are now being called into question by senior industry experts. An ABC investigation can reveal that the lab, Princeton Consumer Research (PCR), is used by a wide range of sunscreen makers to verify their SPF claims before they are allowed on the Australian market.
What I learnt from aged care killer, Garry Davis
For the past four months, I've been starting my weekend with what many might consider a rather unnerving ritual. Every Saturday morning, I make coffee, sit down at my computer from my home in Sydney, and log on to a scheduled Zoom call for a half hour conversation with a convicted killer at Goulburn prison. Garry Davis is 38, but has already spent almost a decade behind bars for a heinous crime.
Chinese social media platform RedNote fuels misinformation concerns in Australian election
阅读中文版 A series of attacks on Australian political parties on emerging Chinese social media platform RedNote (RED), has raised concerns about misinformation, disinformation and the risk of foreign interference ahead of the federal election. Among the most notable is an AI-generated deepfake video of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, falsely depicting him speaking Mandarin, and a misleadingly edited video suggesting he intends to deport Chinese Australians.
Keli Lane named in NSW parliament as victim of former prison officer Wayne Astill
Warning: This story contains details of sexual abuse Keli Lane, the woman convicted of killing her baby daughter in one of Australia's most notorious criminal cases, has been identified in New South Wales parliament as a victim of convicted sex offender and former prison officer Wayne Gregory Astill. Greens MP Sue Higginson identified Lane as a victim of Astill in a speech to parliament in which she called for Ms Lane's application for parole to be reconsidered.
Could police have overlooked another victim of aged care killer Garry Davis?
An ABC investigation has revealed that police may have failed to identify another victim of convicted healthcare killer Garry Davis, who was found guilty of murdering two nursing home residents and attempting to kill a third by injecting them with lethal doses of insulin. Elizabeth Eifler, 86, died within the same 48-hour period in which three other residents were injected with deadly doses of insulin by Davis, an aged care worker, at SummitCare Wallsend in Newcastle in October 2013.
Collection of death notices found in aged care killer Garry Davis's bedroom raised suspicions about more victims
A retired detective has told the ABC police feared a healthcare murderer could have been a serial killer after they searched his bedroom and found stolen medical items and a collection of death notices. Garry Davis murdered two people and attempted to murder a third by injecting them with lethal doses of insulin at Summitcare Wallsend aged care facility in Newcastle in 2013. During the investigation, police carried out a search of the home where the then 26-year-old lived with his grandparents.
ACCC chair calls for ban on strata insurance commissions as insurance giant Steadfast Group caught misleading clients
Australia's largest strata insurance broker has been caught misleading its clients, burying an offer of cheaper insurance from a rival company, and instead recommending a more expensive policy from its own wholly owned firm. The revelation — described as "of concern" by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission — lifts the veil on the growing power of Steadfast Group, a $7 billion publicly traded insurance giant.
Queensland government endorses casino side venture with associate of infamous crime boss, 'Broken Tooth' Koi
The Queensland government has endorsed a casino owner's side venture with an associate of one of the world's most notorious gangsters. It also accepted Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) did not know another partner in an overseas casino was a "person of poor repute", even after a high-profile inquiry found he was "clearly" linked to organised crime groups.
Minister orders review of NSW Strata and Property Services Commissioner John Minns's stake in property group
The NSW Strata and Property Services Commissioner — responsible for overseeing strata governance and assisting in the regulation of the state's property sector — has failed to publicly disclose more than 500,000 shares in a major real estate and strata services company. John Minns was originally appointed by the state government in November 2021. At the time, he told the public, via an official government biography, that he had "sold his interest in Independent Property Group in mid-2021".
Former Chinese spy who spoke to Four Corners set to give evidence to Canada's Foreign Interference Commission
The former spy known as Eric is set to testify at a Canadian inquiry into foreign interference, which has singled out China as "the main perpetrator" of such activities against Canada. Eric was involved in surveilling Hua Yong, a Chinese dissident who relocated to Canada, where he died in 2022. Friends of Mr Hua are urging the Canadian government to reopen the investigation into his death.
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The AFP allowed Chinese police into Australia to speak with a woman. They then escorted her back to China
In short: The head of parliament's intelligence committee, Labor MP Peter Khalil, said the incident was "deeply disturbing". Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson said it sounded like federal police had facilitated an "extrajudicial extradition" of an Australian resident. Greens Senator David Shoebridge said it was "utterly incredible" the AFP had allowed Chinese police into Australia.
Chinese police visited Australia with AFP approval
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Former Chinese spy tells of secret operations
A former spy for China's notorious secret police has revealed covert and illegal operations on foreign soil, including in Australia. Speaking publicly for the first time, he's told the ABC's Four Corners program how China silenced and kidnapped those it deemed enemies of the state.
Former Chinese spy speaks, revealing illegal operation
For the first time a former spy from China's feared secret police has gone public, exposing a secret and illegal operation he was ordered to carry out on Australian soil. The ex-spy has come out of the shadows at great danger to himself to talk with ABC's Four Corners program... revealing how China spies, silences and abducts those it deems are enemies of the state.
Former spy for China's secret police reveals operations targeting dissidents in Australia and overseas
In short: A former spy for China's secret police has revealed his identity and exposed how the regime targets people overseas who are critical of the Chinese government. What's next: Four Corners can reveal a Chinese intelligence agency was active in Sydney only last year and the investigation into it is ongoing.
揭露利用澳洲灰狗为中国非法赛狗业牟利的跨国行动
简而言之：澳大利亚广播公司（ABC）的调查发现了一条供应链，涉及澳大利亚代理商为中国繁育者识别和采购获奖灰狗 数只澳大利亚灰狗被送往第三国，最后流入中国 一名中国犬类经纪人称，有些集团正在利用澳大利亚出口限制的漏洞来发展中国的非法赛狗业 接下来会怎样？参议院将于周五进行调查，审议联邦政府是否应禁止所有灰狗出口 澳大利亚的灰狗（又称格力犬）被人以每只高达22万澳元的价格购买并出口到中国，此举利用澳大利亚的法规漏洞助长了中国的地下赛狗业。 澳大利亚广播公司（ABC）调查发现一条复杂的供应链，由本地代理商将灰狗卖给中国的买家，而买家则繁育这些灰狗以获取丰厚的费用。 一个名为“灰狗YY”的在线饲养网站列出了中国饲养者从2006年起获得的700多只澳大利亚灰狗的记录。 尽管中国禁止赌博，但这些灰狗（其中一些血统优良）在中国的非法赛狗活动中的需求量很大。据称，一些富有的中国主人一个晚上在它们的后代身上下注就高达数百万。 设于各州的灰狗管理机构不允许行业参与者向中国出口赛狗，由于当地的福祉水平糟糕。...
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The Power of Falun Gong, Part 3
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HAGAR COHEN: It's 2017. Erin Chew's just got off her train at Wynyard Station in Sydney's CBD. She leaves the station and walks out towards Martin Place. WOMAN: Do you love this country? CROWD: Yeah WOMAN: Do you love Australia? CROWD: Yeah HAGAR COHEN: About 50 people are huddled together chanting in the mall across the road. ERIN CHEW: it was majority, uhm.. you know, angry white men in thongs or flip flops or however you call it, holding up banners.
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香港妈妈千里寻子 揭露澳洲“活佛”和圣密宗金刚禅
卡米尔·关（Camille Kwan）正在给一位被信徒尊称为活佛的人打电话。 她翻了个白眼，在笔记本上随手写着什么，然后对着面前拍摄的摄像机晃了晃她的笔迹。 “生气。蠢货。” 距离她得不到允许不和儿子菲利普*见面已经过去一年多了——她得知，这要得到王大师的许可才行。 一次争吵中，卡米尔突然说起了英语。而王信德不会说英语。她似乎意识到，房间里可能还有其他人。 通话陷入沉默，再尝试拨打却被拒绝接听。一时之间，气氛变得紧张了起来。 当天下午，卡米尔被邀请去见她的儿子，这是她抵达澳大利亚东南方的塔斯马尼亚州以后第一次和儿子见面。 订阅中文简报 订阅ABC中文周报 网罗每周精选内容 Your information is being handled in accordance with the ABC Privacy Collection Statement.
Devotees of Tasmania's Holy Tantra Esoteric Buddhism claim leader is 'living Buddha', but former members have concerns Original
Camille Kwan is on the phone to a man venerated by his followers as a living Buddha. She rolls her eyes, scribbles in her notebook and flashes what she's written to a camera rolling on her conversation. "Angry. Stupid." At one point during the argument, Camille slips into English. It's a language Wang Xin De – known as Master Wang – doesn't speak. He appears to realise there might be someone else in the room.
Bondi man Alexander Csergo was warned to leave China by American contact he suspected was a spy Original
A Sydney businessman accused of selling Australian defence and security secrets in China was warned to leave the country immediately by an American contact who he suspected was a US intelligence operative, his lawyer told a Sydney court.
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New details of the case emerge in court, with the Sydney businessman accused of selling Australian defence and security secrets in China....
PwC acquired stake in Top Education Group while consulting to Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Original
PricewaterhouseCoopers began work on a top-level consulting contract with the federal government's regulator of tertiary colleges 24 hours before agreeing to acquire a $5.5 million stake in one such college, the controversial Top Education Group.
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