‘At Least 3’ Nations Interfering in Australia: ASIO

Spy chief Mike Burgess says up to four countries, including Iran, are actively involved in foreign interference in Australia. “I can think of at least three or four (countries) that are we’ve actually actively found involved in foreign interference in Australia and diaspora communities, and some of them would surprise us,” the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation’s director-general told ABC Insiders on Sunday. Burgess added: “When we find [foreign interference], we deal with it effectively.” Foreign interference and espionage were key security concerns for the national intelligence and security agency, with a range of countries, including Iran, caught attempting to threaten and intimidate diaspora communities....