Tasmanian Greens leader accused of 'racist dog-whistling' as party split over China

Cassy O’Connor said there was evidence China was seeking to influence Hobart council race

Debate over alleged Chinese government interference in a Tasmanian local council race has divided the Greens, with the state party leader accused of “racist dog-whistling”.

An Australian Young Greens leader has called for the resignation of the party’s Tasmanian leader, Cassy O’Connor, after she linked the alleged interference to a Australian-Chinese Hobart City council candidate.

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