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Tess Ikonomou

Defence probe into China hiring pilots

Minister Richard Marles ordered a probe into the possibility of defence personnel working in China. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The defence department is investigating whether Australian pilots have been lured by large pay cheques to train Chinese military personnel.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is calling on the Albanese government to introduce laws that would ban current and retired Australian troops from passing on sensitive information.

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