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Australian Intelligence Community Wanting More Coverage In The Media Of Foreign Intelligence Activity

It has reported that the national security establishment in Australia believes the media doesn't appreciate the extent of Chinese, Russian and other nations' intelligence operations in Australia and wants more press coverage of the problem, according to a former senior intelligence official.

Speaking amid a backlash from media companies and journalists towards tough new laws governing intelligence leaks, Ross Babbage, a former head of strategic analysis at the Office of National Assessments, said security officials did not want to limit press freedoms, which they saw as aiding the fight against foreign spy agencies.

You can read the full article on the Australian Financial Review website.

Posted on 12th Feb 2018