Kevin Rudd complaint questions why News Corp did not need to register under foreign influence scheme

Exclusive: Attorney General's Department dismissed criticisms, prompting a Rudd staffer to claim it was operating a don't ask, don't tell' policy

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Kevin Rudd's staff accused an Australian government department of taking a don't ask, don't tell" approach to News Corp after finding the media company did not need to register under the foreign influence scheme.

Documents obtained by Guardian Australia reveal the Attorney General's Department dismissed two cases that the former prime minister suggested may require News Corp to disclose activities under the scheme.