Tag: Australia

Funding Boost for Australian Counter Terrorism & Counter Espionage Agencies

April 1, 2019

The Hon. Peter Dutton, MP – Minister for Home Affairs – Australia, announced on Saturday (30.03.19) that law enforcement and security agencies will receive significant funding boosts in next week’s Federal Budget.  The Morrison Coalition Government will provide an additional $512 million to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and an additional $58 million to the … More Funding Boost for Australian Counter Terrorism & Counter Espionage Agencies

Bridal Party Shocked to Find Hidden Camera in Auckland Rental

February 18, 2019

Members of a bridal party are demanding a refund from their rural Auckland accommodation after they discovered a camera hidden in a light bulb. Bridesmaid Sarah Muir said on discovering the 360-degree camera, which also recorded noises, they decided to all get dressed in the bathroom in the rural West Auckland property. Speaking to the … More Bridal Party Shocked to Find Hidden Camera in Auckland Rental

Australian Crack Unit to Ward Off Threats From Espionage

April 25, 2018

A counter-espionage unit has been created within the Department of Home Affairs to link ASIO, the Australian Federal Police, Defence and other key government agencies in operations against foreign spies, following advice that more resources were needed to tackle unprecedented foreign interference. The Australian has confirmed that cabinet approved the transfer of a senior ASIO official … More Australian Crack Unit to Ward Off Threats From Espionage