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Nation's new spy chief breaks the mould

Australia's overseas intelligence organisation will be headed by a woman for the first time after the appointment of Kerri Hartland.

AAP · Dec 9, 2022

Outgoing spy chief Paul Symon says the prospect of war between major powers is 'no longer unimaginable'

The head of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, Paul Symon, is about to step down from his job as the nation's top spy. In an exclusive interview with the ABC, he outlines his hopes, predictions and fears for coming years.

ABC News · Nov 3, 2022

Australian Secret Intelligence Service boss Paul Symon says Australian agencies will be busier as focus shifts to Indo-Pacific

In a wide-ranging speech to the National Security College, the director-general of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service reveals how the agency is becoming more prominent in the Five Eyes group as Beijing's actions become a key concern.

ABC News · Nov 3, 2022

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Australia's neighbours at risk of manipulation - spy chief

Democratic systems in Australia's region are at risk of being manipulated, with their leaders controlled and taken advantage of through "largesse", Australia's overseas intelligence chief said in a rare public appearance on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 10, 2022

Spy agency head suggests disillusioned Chinese officials cooperating with Australia

In rare public address Asis chief says there are ‘more signs of officials and individuals interested in a relationship’ due to China’s ‘enforced monoculture’

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022

Australian spies helped Afghanistan exit

Australian Secret Intelligence Service director-general Paul Symon has delivered an address to mark the 70th anniversary of the agency.

AAP · May 10, 2022

Spy chief suggests Chinese officials are increasingly feeding information to Australian agencies

Australian Secret Intelligence Service director-general Paul Symon says individuals unhappy with "the trajectory of closed societies" are increasingly willing to "speak up and take risks".

ABC News · May 10, 2022

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Australian spy chiefs meet with Solomon Islands PM Sogavare over draft security deal with China

Two of Australia's top intelligence chiefs have quietly travelled to Solomon Islands to meet Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and raise the Morrison government's deep concerns over the country's planned security agreement with China.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

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