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‘My son is innocent’: mother of imprisoned Australian businessman denies he’s a Chinese spy

Lawyers say Alexander Csergo brought home list of requests from aspiring Chinese handlers to ensure he would be believed by Australian authorities

The Guardian - AU

AUKUS secrets a target for spies, need to be protected

Australia's acquisition of nuclear submarines will attract spies and states trying to steal secret technology, the nation's intelligence bosses have warned.

AAP

ASIO should be key agency for top security clearances: Committee

The report focused on the highest level security clearances.

The Canberra Times

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Australian intelligence's secret hand in bringing down the Bali bombers

Political editor Andrew Probyn reveals Australian intelligence's critical role in undoing the men who committed the 2002 Bali bombings — and how a shard from a Nokia phone brought them down.

ABC News

Australian citizen Daniel Duggan is accused of training Chinese military pilots by the US. His wife alleges he's caught in a 'political power play'

Australian citizen Daniel Duggan is currently in custody, pending extradition to the US on charges of conspiracy, arms trafficking and money laundering. But the timing of his indictment and arrest has raised questions.

ABC News

Right-wing lone wolves are the biggest terror threat, experts say

Right-wing groups are flourishing, with the head of Australia's national security agency confirming lone wolves present the greatest danger.

The New Daily

Watch: Neo-nazi threat, Brain cancer treatment, Growing ties

Watch: Australian neo-nazi groups are actively recruiting members according to the recent testimony of the ASIO Director-General. A supercharged brain

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ASIO warns neo-nazi groups are seeking to recruit more members

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation warns right-wing extremists are trying to recruit more people.

ABC News

Is China out to spy on us through drones and other tech? Perhaps that’s not the question we should be asking

Australian government agencies’ use of Chinese-made technology has been making headlines again. This time, the potential threat comes from DJI drones produced by China-headquartered company Da Jiang Innovations.

The Conversation

Labor accuses Coalition of playing politics over changes to secretive intelligence committee

Opposition says plan to include crossbenchers in committee is ‘part of a grubby back-room political deal’

The Guardian - AU

Could using open-source information online get you arrested for foreign interference?

Two weeks ago, 55-year-old Sydney businessman Alexander Csergo was arrested on charges of “recklessly” engaging in foreign interference.

The Conversation

Alleged illegal conduct by Asio could stymie extradition of Daniel Duggan to US on charges of arms trafficking

Former US marines pilot to remain in custody while inspector general of intelligence services investigates Australia’s spy agency

The Guardian - AU

‘Illegal’ ASIO conduct may halt ex-pilot’s extradition

Potential misconduct by Australia's spy agency could halt the United States' bid to extradite a former fighter pilot accused of aiding the Chinese An ex-US military pilot wants to halt the United States' extradition bid as he awaits an inquiry into potentially illegal conduct by Australia's spy agency.

The New Daily

ASIO backs federal push to ban Nazi symbolism

A bill banning Nazi symbols could help authorities intervene before people become radicalised, according to spy agency ASIO.

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The Guardian - AU

National ban on Nazi salute and insignia would help prevent far-right radicalisation, Asio says

Australia’s intelligence agency tells parliamentary inquiry that racist groups are using extremist symbols to raise their profile

ABC News

Taliban kills mastermind behind Kabul airport bombing, Ed Sheeran faces court on copyright allegations — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

The New Daily

Risks posed by foreign interference to be examined

The risk posed to Australia's democracy and social cohesion by foreign interference through social media platforms will be examined at a parliamentary hearing.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Reserve Bank shake-up, spy warning, ‘carbon capture’ microbe

Review of RBA’s operations recommends establishing a separate rate-setting panel; Asio warns that foreign agents are ‘aggressively selling secrets’

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AAP

Total TikTok ban should be next step: US commissioner

A US commissioner has told a federal inquiry a total ban on the social media app TikTok should be considered to deal with possible security concerns.

The Guardian - AU

Foreign spies are aggressively seeking ‘disloyal’ insiders with access to Australia’s secrets, Asio warns

Intelligence agency wants government security clearance system ‘hardened’ to protect sensitive information

ABC News

Sydney businessman Alexander Csergo accused of foreign interference worked with 'open-source documents', lawyer says

The lawyer for Sydney businessman Alexander Csergo, who is accused of foreign interference, tells a bail hearing his client only worked with publicly available information, and is co-operating with investigators.

AAP

Bondi man faces court after foreign interference charge

A man charged over alleged foreign interference is due to face a court in Sydney accused of giving information to spies purporting to be from a think tank.

ABC News

Defence struggling to process staff security clearances needed ahead of AUKUS rush

Defence insiders say the department is facing "a massive backlog" for vetting new employees, a crucial requirement for anyone working on the highly secretive endeavour involving the United States and United Kingdom.

The Guardian - AU

Asio to take over issuing high-level security clearances due to ‘unprecedented’ espionage threat

Government introduces bill transferring responsibility for ‘positive vetting’ to Australia’s spy agency to tackle foreign interference

ABC News

Daniel Duggan's lawyer says intelligence agency watchdog will investigate claims he was lured back to Australia

The nation's intelligence agency watchdog is investigating the circumstances leading to former pilot Daniel Duggan's arrest.

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