Australia decries foreign nations' interference

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 12, 2024 12:13 am

SYDNEY, Australia — Australia's spy chief on Sunday assailed some friendly nations of running foreign interference operations in the country, saying their identities would surprise people if revealed.

Canberra last year named Iran as having engaged in foreign interference, adding that Australian intelligence had disrupted 'individuals' conducting a surveillance operation on an Iranian-Australian's home.

NEED FOR VIGILANCE Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australian Security Intelligence Organization Director-General Mike Burgess speak during a news conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Aug. 5, 2024. AP Photo

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