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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Daniel Hurst and Ben Doherty

Asio conduct in Daniel Duggan case transcended ‘the bounds of propriety’ in one aspect, watchdog finds

Asio chief Mike Burgess
Daniel Duggan’s family said in a statement on Monday that Asio chief Mike Burgess (pictured) had ‘failed to reveal’ details of one finding of apparent impropriety. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The intelligence watchdog found an Asio activity transcended “the bounds of propriety in one respect” as part of an investigation into complaints raised by the former US marines pilot Daniel Duggan.

Duggan’s family and Asio have both confirmed that the investigation by the inspector general of intelligence and security (IGIS) made one negative finding against the spy agency, but they are sharply at odds about its significance.

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