Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews described The Base as a “violent,racist and neo-Nazi organisation” which had been planning terror attacks in several countries.
The Prime Minister says he will always stand up for free speech in Parliament after China’s embassy complained James Paterson had displayed “bias and hostility” towards its country.
Scott Morrison says he'll stand up for free speech after China's embassy complained about a speech given by Liberal Senator James Paterson on foreign interference.
China’s embassy says Liberal senator James Paterson has displayed “bias and hostility” against its country which would impede exchanges between Canberra and Beijing.
The government funding for the OzAsia Festival is at risk over claims of political interference in a Hong Kong performance.
The bill will redefine what is deemed “critical infrastructure”,with universities,finance and banking,health and the food and grocery sectors added to the list.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Intelligence and Security recommends new oversight powers for itself given the “covert” nature of the legislation.
The transport and logistics giant says it may be the company that failed to comply with Australia’s cyber spy agency for weeks after it was hit by a significant cyber attack.
The pace of cyber attacks on Australian governments and businesses is rising amid growing international tensions.
Tech giants say a new cyber security law to allow government agencies into their networks could cause more harm than the cyber attacks they’re designed to halt.
Universities say they have limited power to protect students from Chinese government surveillance once it extends beyond the classroom.