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Dominic Giannini

Security talks sought over WeChat hijack

Labor leader Anthony Albanese will seek to meet with Scott Morrison to discuss any national security implications of WeChat tampering with the prime minister's account.

Mr Morrison's account on the Chinese social media platform was taken over and rebranded to "Australian Chinese new life" earlier this month, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Mr Albanese said there was real concern about any national security implications but noted the prime minister was yet to speak on the topic himself.

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