An Australian army private and her husband, both Australian citizens with Russian passports, have been charged with espionage under Australia's espionage laws enacted in 2018. The couple is set to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court to face charges of preparing for an espionage offense.
The Australian Federal Police allege that the individuals collaborated to access Australian Defense Force material concerning national security interests with the intention of providing it to Russian authorities. The investigation is ongoing to determine if the information was indeed shared with Russia.
