Secret ASIO report warns of journalist spies operating in Australia, infiltrating media
A confidential ASIO report warns that international spies are infiltrating Australian media by posing as journalists. The June 18 assessment urges government agencies to manage interactions with reporters to prevent espionage, highlighting how journalism can serve as cover for foreign intelligence activities. ASIO has previously disrupted such infiltration attempts but did not specify which countries are involved.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 10:26 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 10:30 UTC
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