Australia warned of assassination attempts by regimes

Assassination attempts by foreign regimes are not out of the question, Australia's spy chief says. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

An assassination attempt on Australian soil is a real possibility as foreign governments have grown more willing to do harm, the nation's intelligence boss warns.

At least three nations are willing and capable of attempting an assassination in Australia, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation director-general Mike Burgess revealed at the 2025 Lowy Lecture on Tuesday night.