(UTV|COLOMBO) – An Australian senator has pledged to resign following politically damaging revelations about his dealings with a Chinese businessman.
Sam Dastyari, from Labor, has been at the centre of several claims in recent days – a year after he first became embroiled in a donation scandal.
Last week, China denied it was seeking to interfere in Australian affairs.
Mr Dastyari said his Senate presence had become a distraction, but rejected ever abusing his “parliamentary oath”.
“I have been guided by my Labor values, which tell me that I should leave if my ongoing presence detracts from the pursuit of Labor’s mission,” he said on Tuesday.
“It is evident to me we are at that point, so I will spare the party any further distraction.”
Mr Dastyari had twice stood down from opposition leadership positions over his dealings with billionaire Huang Xiangmo.
Courtesy: BBC
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