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'Words matter': Dutton makes protest deportation call

The federal opposition leader has been accused of attacking the right to protest after he called for anti-Semitic protesters to have their visas cancelled.

AAP

Asio warns against inflamed language over Middle East amid concern of ‘opportunistic violence’

Mike Burgess issues rare public statement asking ‘all parties consider the implications for social cohesion’

The Guardian - AU

Tension over Middle East fuels fears of local violence

The possibility of opportunistic violence has sparked a warning by Australia's security intelligence boss ahead of protests over clashes in Israel and Gaza.

AAP

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Revealed: documents detail key players behind vast Australian fossil fuel expansion

Former politicians and executives have propelled the Northern Territory’s Middle Arm hub from dream to likely realisation

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

Australia to ban Nazi symbols in bid to curb far right

Symbols such as swastikas, SS insignia will be banned in Australia with up to 12 months in prison for offenders.

Al Jazeera

How Australian cyber spies used 'Rickrolling' to disrupt Islamic State militants in Iraq

Defeating Islamic State militants required disabling their significant cyber capabilities — and pop star Rick Astley unwittingly played a hand in doing so.

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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

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

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

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

The Guardian - AU

Australia uncovers Russian espionage ring, expels spies: Report

Russian spy ring operated in Australia for 18 months before it was uncovered and its activities broken up, report says.

Al Jazeera

Australia quietly expels major Russian spy ring, report says

A newspaper reports a Russian spy ring posing as diplomats has been quietly expelled from Australia

The Independent UK

Spy hive busted by ASIO reportedly linked to Russia

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is unsurprised by reports a spy ring broken up by ASIO was working out of multiple locations, including the Russian embassy.

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The Guardian - AU

Strict new security rules for Adelaide nuclear submarine-building facility in bid to protect military secrets

Operators of Osborne naval shipyard ordered to guard against ‘deliberate or accidental manipulation’ of critical components

The Guardian - AU

Australia will control nuclear submarines in any conflict with Aukus partners, Albanese says

The PM insists Australia will maintain its sovereignty in the event of a disagreement with the US or UK on military strategy

The Conversation

Amid warnings of 'spy hives', why isn't Australia using its tough counter-espionage laws more?

Australia is facing an unprecedented threat of espionage and foreign interference. According to ASIO chief Mike Burgess in his annual threat assessment this week,

Al Jazeera

Australia spy chief warns of espionage as US-China rivalry grows

More Australians targets of spying ‘than at any time in Australia’s history’, country’s intelligence agency chief says.

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Warning on espionage interference raises red flags

Australia's national security chief has faced pressure to stop operations to avoid upsetting foreign regimes, which the treasurer says is concerning.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: exclusive investigation into Sydney housing spread, ‘hive of spies’ exposed, Putin’s nuclear move

Why has land on the city’s fringes been rezoned for homes when it has no transport links, inadequate water and a koala population? And the Asio chief lifts lid on espionage

AAP

Vets selling military skills 'top tools' not 'top guns'

Australia's director-general of security has slammed military veterans selling war-fighting skills overseas, but says laws have impeded action against them.

ABC News

Judges, journalists and military veterans targeted in 'unprecedented' spy threat on Australia

Journalists, military veterans, and judicial figures are being targeted by foreign espionage agencies at "unprecedented" levels, with the country's intelligence chief revealing a "hive of spies" was removed from Australia in the past year.

The Independent UK

Australian spy boss details unprecedented espionage danger

The head of Australia's domestic spy agency says the nation faces an unprecedented threat of espionage and foreign interference with more Australians being targeted by agents than ever before

Reuters

Australian spy chief says veterans training rivals are 'top tools' not 'top guns'

Australia's spy chief has hit out at former military pilots who turn to working for authoritarian regimes, describing them as "lackeys, more 'top tools' than 'top guns'" in his annual security threat assessment.

AAP

Terrorism level 'almost guaranteed' to rise: ASIO

Australia's director-general of security Mike Burgess says while the official terrorism threat level has been lowered, a terrorist attack remains plausible.

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