ASIO boss reveals Australia vulnerable to lethal attacks from foreign countries
10 News First · 13 days ago
10 News First
13 days ago
ASIO chief Mike BUrgess has worked that at least three foreign countries are both willing and capable of carrying out assassinations on Australian soil. He did not cite the countries involved.
Breakdown
- ASIO chief Mike Burgess warns that at least three countries are willing and capable of lethal targeting in Australia. 4s
- Burgess states there is a realistic possibility of foreign governments attempting to assassinate regime critics in Australia, but does not name the countries. 20s
- Conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are cited as factors undermining social cohesion and stability in Australia. 41s
- ASIO claims Russian operatives are stoking division and spreading extreme narratives to justify the invasion of Ukraine and condemn Australia's support for Kyiv. 49s
- Burgess says more Australians are being targeted for espionage and foreign interference, but insists Australia is well placed to manage these threats. 1m 5s