ASIO warns against weakening secrecy laws for journalists, citing threats from foreign spies posing as reporters.
Australia's intelligence agency ASIO warns against weakening secrecy laws for journalists, stating that foreign spies often pose as reporters to steal classified information and pose a threat to national security. Director-General Mike Burgess argues that protecting national security classified information needs to be balanced with ensuring transparency, oversight, and a free press.
March 25, 2024
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