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ASIO Uncovers State-Sanctioned Plots to ‘Kill and Harm’ People in Australia

Burgess revealed ASIO investigations had uncovered three or more countries plotting to physically harm people living in Australia.
ASIO Uncovers State-Sanctioned Plots to ‘Kill and Harm’ People in Australia
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Monica O’Shea
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Australia’s top intelligence chief Mike Burgess has revealed a chilling trend of foreign nations plotting to kill and harm people on Australian soil, as part of state-backed repression targetting activists, dissidents, and journalists abroad.

In his most serious and sober annual threat assessment to date, ASIO Director-General Burgess warned that at least three nations have plotted against individuals in Australia.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]