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ASIO chief Mike Burgess revealed an unnamed former politician had been caught up in a spy ring. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

The prime minister has defended the chief spy's decision to not name a former Australian politician who betrayed the nation after being recruited by foreign spies.

ASIO director-general Mike Burgess revealed an ex-politician had been caught up in a spy ring and "sold out their country, party and former colleagues".

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