ASIO chief warns of ‘spontaneous violence’,growing threat at home

ASIO chief warns of ‘spontaneous violence’,growing threat at home

While the Australian political debate escalated,Mike Burgess says ASIO sees a direct correlation between inflammatory language and “people who think violence is the answer”.

  • byDavid Crowe andFarrah Tomazin

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‘Honoured to serve’:Home Affairs chief’s years-long push to become public service head revealed
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‘Honoured to serve’:Home Affairs chief’s years-long push to become public service head revealed

A barrage of messages Michael Pezzullo sent to a Liberal powerbroker reveals his drive to oust leading public servants and become Australia’s most senior bureaucrat.

  • byMichael Bachelard andNick McKenzie
‘Modern version of the D Notice’:How the Home Affairs boss tried to stifle press freedom
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‘Modern version of the D Notice’:How the Home Affairs boss tried to stifle press freedom

Michael Pezzullo pushed for the power to censor the media’s reporting of some national security issues after controversial raids on Australian journalists.

  • byMichael Bachelard andNick McKenzie
Defence veterans to face 20 years’ jail for unauthorised foreign military training

Defence veterans to face 20 years’ jail for unauthorised foreign military training

The legislation follows reports that China was headhunting former Australian Defence Force fighter pilots to train the nation’s armed forces.

  • byMatthew Knott
Government keeping climate report hidden blasted as ‘fatal mistake’

Government keeping climate report hidden blasted as ‘fatal mistake’

A landmark report on external climate risks was delivered last year,but the government has resisted calls from crossbenchers to make public a redacted version.

  • byMatthew Knott
The Reporter podcast:Spy Base Echelon

The Reporter podcast:Spy Base Echelon

This week on The Reporter podcast,Gary Adshead tells Michael Thomson the story of one of the most secret spy bases in the world.

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The truth is out there – at a spy base 400 kilometres north of Perth

The truth is out there – at a spy base 400 kilometres north of Perth

The source was prepared to grant me 10 questions about the Kojarena base. I was to prepare them carefully – there would only be one chance to get them answered.

  • byGary Adshead
Will switching your phone off every day help fend off cyber threats?

Will switching your phone off every day help fend off cyber threats?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese suggested the simple tip last week,but some within the cybersecurity community question whether it was the right one to impart.

  • byAngus Thompson
Russian squatter packs up as High Court rejects embassy challenge

Russian squatter packs up as High Court rejects embassy challenge

The official spent several nights sleeping inside a demountable at the site despite frosty temperatures in Canberra that fell as low as minus 7 degrees.

  • byMatthew Knott
‘I never was a spy’:Space consultant denies she’s a national security risk

‘I never was a spy’:Space consultant denies she’s a national security risk

An Irish national thrown into immigration detention after ASIO alleged she had repeated contact with a suspected Russian intelligence officer says she is determined to clear her name.

  • byNick McKenzie
‘Threat to our national security’:Government to terminate lease for new Russian embassy

‘Threat to our national security’:Government to terminate lease for new Russian embassy

The Albanese government has introduced emergency legislation to prevent Russia from opening a new embassy less than a kilometre from Parliament House.

  • byMatthew Knott