Guessing game over turncoat pollie, no 'treason' charge Speculation is rife about the identity of the former politician who sold out Australia to a foreign spy ring as government ministers defend the secrecy. AAP · Feb 28, 2024
Australian politician ‘sold out’ to foreign regime after being recruited by spies, Asio boss says Mike Burgess outlines activities of spy network dubbed ‘the A-team’ in annual threat assessment, without naming former politician nor the country involved The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024
Spy ring that recruited former politician uncovered A spy ring specifically targeted politicians, academics and students while others had tried to hurt dissidents in Australia, the nation's top spy has revealed. AAP · Feb 28, 2024
Security chiefs eye global conflicts and meddling spies Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza and Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine are keeping Australia's intelligence agencies under the pump. AAP · Feb 12, 2024
Year in pictures: February 2023 We look at the news of February through the eyes of Canberra Times photographers. The Canberra Times · Dec 25, 2023
Wieambilla shootings: questions remain on monitoring of domestic extremists Trio embraced ‘dizzying intersection of narratives, ideologies and conspiracies’, but that did not justify attention from authorities, expert says The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2023
Spy chief denies Dutton dig in 'words matter' warning Australia's domestic spy boss says he wasn't criticising Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in his "words matter" warning to avoid inflaming community tensions. AAP · Oct 23, 2023
Labor to speed up new anti-racism strategy amid voice and Israel-Hamas war tensions Exclusive: Multicultural affairs minister Andrew Giles ‘very concerned’ about social cohesion in Australia ‘given the events of recent weeks’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2023
Australian intel chief says no reason to dispute Trudeau claims over Nijjar killing ‘No reason to dispute what the Canadian government has said in this matter’ The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Albanese says Gaza hospital blast ‘deeply distressing’ as Australia urges against wider regional conflict PM condemns ‘any indiscriminate attacks’ on civilians while Penny Wong says spread of conflict would compound ‘risks to Israel’s security’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023
Visiting professor used PhD students to gather intelligence for China, Asio boss alleges Mike Burgess says Beijing is engaged in ‘the most sustained, scaled and sophisticated theft of intellectual property and expertise in human history’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023
ASIO chief reveals Chinese interference plot details ASIO director-general Mike Burgess has confirmed Australia kicked out an academic who was recruited by Chinese intelligence to gather information. AAP · Oct 18, 2023
More evacuated Australians arrive home from Middle East More than 200 Australians evacuated from Israel have arrived home, as the government looks to secure safe passage for those stuck in Gaza. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
‘Grossly irresponsible’: peak Islamic body condemns Peter Dutton’s comments on pro-Palestine rally Australian National Imams Council said opposition leader’s comments were ‘designed to inflame tensions’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023 Peter Dutton is Australia’s figurehead of fear and fake news, like Trump but without charisma From geopolitics to the voice the Liberal leader is a political fabulist, dishing up provocations to get voters’ attention and using a deadly crisis to monster foesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast
The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023 Peter Dutton doubles down on call to cancel visas of antisemitic protesters ‘Nothing controversial’ in stance, opposition leader declares after Asio boss warns that ‘words matter’
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 '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.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023 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’
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2023 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
AAP · Jun 15, 2023 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.
Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2023 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.
ABC News · Jun 4, 2023 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.
The New Daily · May 24, 2023 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.
ABC News · May 23, 2023 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.