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Grattan on Friday: Whatever the government does, Albanese struggles to strike the right note in antisemitism battle

Anthony Albanese points to the array of measures his government has taken to tackle the scourge of antisemitism. But he can’t escape the impression of seeming perennially on the back foot and often lacking adequate empathy and sensitivity in dealing with the issue.

The Conversation

Could ‘criminals for hire’ be behind some antisemitic attacks in Australia? Here’s what we know

Key lines of police inquiry are who is paying any such alleged criminals, whether they are in Australia or offshore, and why they want to target the Jewish community

The Guardian - AU

Israel piles on criticism of Australia over antisemitism while answers to key questions elude authorities

The Israeli and Albanese governments are again at loggerheads publicly over Australia’s escalating antisemitism, amid speculation about who could be paying “criminals for hire” to make attacks.

The Conversation

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Police investigate whether foreign actors are paying for antisemitic crimes in Australia

Australian detectives are investigating whether foreign actors are paying criminals to commit antisemitic attacks in the country

The Independent UK

‘Paid actors’ could be behind some antisemitic attacks, Albanese says

AFP investigating if ‘criminals for hire’ have been behind at least some recent incidents across the nation

The Guardian - AU

Albanese finally summons national cabinet to consider antisemitism epidemic

After rejecting calls for months, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finally summoned a Tuesday national cabinet meeting to discuss Australia’s rising wave of antisemitic attacks and other incidents.

The Conversation

AFP taskforce to target antisemitism as Asio boss warns politically motivated violence a ‘principal’ concern

Attorney general says now a ‘time for national unity’ after PM defends Labor’s response to Melbourne synagogue fire

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Australia charges soldier and her husband with spying for Russia

Kira and Igor Korolev, who migrated from Russia over a decade ago, first people to be charged under new espionage laws enacted in 2018

The Independent UK

Australian army private and her husband accused of spying for Russia

An Australian army private and her husband are accused of spying for Russia in the first charges brought under Australia’s sweeping espionage laws enacted in 2018

The Independent UK

Australia Charges Couple Over Russian Spying

Australian police have charged a married couple with spying for Russia, top officials said Friday, accusing them of accessing defence-related documents for Moscow.

International Business Times

Australia charges soldier, husband with attempting to spy for Russia

Russian-born Australian citizens arrested on suspicion of obtaining military information to share with Moscow.

Al Jazeera

Australian army private and husband charged with allegedly spying for Russia

A 40-year-old private in the Australian army and her 62-year-old husband been arrested for allegedly spying for Russia.

The Conversation

Brisbane couple charged with spying for Russia in alleged attempt to access defence secrets

A 40-year-old woman on long-term leave from the Australian defence force and her 62-year-old husband were charged with preparing for an espionage offence, federal police said

The Guardian - AU

Motivated gang crims expanding beyond drugs: AFP boss

Federal police are concerned about organised criminals expanding to exploit Australians amid threats to democracy, the AFP commissioner told senate estimates.

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Federal police commissioner gets two more years in role

Reece Kershaw has been reappointed as the AFP's commissioner for another two years.

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De-radicalisation programs work despite attacks: expert

A terrorism expert turned federal minister has backed de-radicalisation programs helping at risk young people despite recent knife attacks.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s big encryption-busting laws have done little more than give authorities the power to ask nicely

Nearly six years after law enforcement agencies gained the power to compel social media companies to hand over data, our world-leading legislation appears practically useless

The Guardian - AU

Seven juveniles with alleged ‘violent extremist ideology’ arrested in Sydney counter-terror raids

NSW police deputy commissioner says more than 400 police were involved in the raids

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Border force ‘not safe for women’, spy chief’s privacy warning, Gaza ‘mass graves’ claim

A secret report lays bare sexual harassment and bullying in marine unit; Mike Burgess to say rights are ‘not absolute’ in fight against extremism

AAP

Encryption hampering terror probes: security heads

The heads of ASIO and the federal police have warned an expansion of encryption services on social media could impact terrorism investigations.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney is reeling from two high-profile stabbing attacks – why was only one deemed a terror incident?

Incidents at a Bondi Junction mall and at a Wakeley church have seen very different responses from police

The Canberra Times

'Good luck, Gaga': ACT's top cop signs off after decorated career

Police 'put up with a lot of shit', the ACT's top cop says.

The Canberra Times

Who will be ACT's next top cop? Federal cybercrime fighter warms the seat

Scott Lee's first major investigation was the 2002 Bali bombings.

The Guardian - AU

Alleged mushroom poisoning: five iPads and other devices sniffed out by police dogs at Erin Patterson’s Leongatha home

Australian federal police tell Senate estimates that the electronics were not found during initial searches

The Canberra Times

ACT's top cop, Neil Gaughan, announces retirement

He goes as one of the ACT's longest-serving chief police officers.

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