No proof of spy claim, official says

Vice-chancellor in Sydney calls claim 'Sinophobic blatherings'

The vice-chancellor of one of Australia's leading universities has spoken out against the claims of the country's government that foreign spies have infiltrated the campuses of Australian universities.

Michael Spence of the University of Sydney said the government was making "Sinophobic blatherings" in its attempt to take a tougher stand against foreign interference in domestic politics. He made the comment in a recent interview with Weekend Financial Review.