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Kat Wong

Violent content needs whole-of-society action: ASIO

The impact of the internet is a "significant concern", ASIO director-general Mike Burgess says. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Children harmed by violent, extremist material should not be the sole responsibility of law enforcement and security services, Australia's top spy said, calling for powers to question youngsters to be repealed

As Australia reckons with a spate of stabbings allegedly committed by minors, ASIO director-general Mike Burgess says the impact of the internet is a "significant concern".

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