Tag: ASIO

Internal spy agency says current and former security-clearance holders are being targeted online and national security may be compromised.

A prominent member of Melbourne’s international community has become to first person to be charged under new foreign interference laws.

"And perhaps most disturbingly, hostile intelligence services have directly threatened and intimidated Australians in this country," says ASIO boss.

On the day Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced new metadata retention legislation, leaked Coalition document says opponents will label it an ‘Internet tax’.

Australian authorities made more than 52,000 user data requests to tech firms last year, more than any other country except the US.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has given Indonesia assurances Australia will not spy on Jakarta anymore as she tries to repair the damage to bilateral ties.

The Government has defended raids by ASIO ahead on an international hearing on an oil and gas treaty with East Timor.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has defended the work of intelligence agencies as leaked documents trigger a debate over privacy.

Foreign Minister Bob Carr won’t say whether Chinese hackers were behind a cyber attack targeting domestic spy agency ASIO.