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ASIO denies intelligence failure before Bondi attack

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ASIO boss Mike Burgess has rejected claims the agency failed to share intelligence on the Bondi terrorist attack, expressing regret it had no prior knowledge. He also welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of a review.

Breakdown
  • ASIO chief welcomes Prime Minister's review of the agency
  • Burgess expresses regret ASIO did not know about the Bondi attack 14s
  • Missing the attack does not mean there was an intelligence failure 29s
  • Burgess rejects claims of failing to share intelligence or deprioritising counter-terrorism 32s
  • ASIO has launched an internal review; details will be made public 53s