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US pilot facing extradition drops request for key files

US pilot facing extradition drops request for key files

Former military pilot Daniel Duggan will wait another six months before an extradition hearing to decide if he will be handed to US authorities.

Former minister set up media op with influence accused

Former minister set up media op with influence accused

Former minister set up media op with influence accused

Former minister set up media op with influence accused

A federal minister set up a media event with a man accused of foreign interference to spread a positive story about the Chinese community facing COVID-19 racism

Hospital donation 'to combat anti-China sentiment'

Hospital donation 'to combat anti-China sentiment'

Hospital donation 'to combat anti-China sentiment'

Hospital donation 'to combat anti-China sentiment'

A man on trial for alleged planned foreign interference says he was trying to combat anti-Chinese attitudes when he handed a politician a $37,000 cheque.

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China foreign influence trial over $37k donation begins

China foreign influence trial over $37k donation begins

The first trial to test Australia's foreign interference laws, involving alleged planned political gain over a $37,000 donation, has begun in Melbourne.

Spy chief denies Dutton dig in 'words matter' warning

Spy chief denies Dutton dig in 'words matter' warning

Australia's domestic spy boss says he wasn't criticising Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in his "words matter" warning to avoid inflaming community tensions.

'My son's no spy': mum defends man still in custody

'My son's no spy': mum defends man still in custody

The mother of a man charged with reckless foreign interference has criticised delays in his prosecution as a magistrate again denies his release on bail.

Businessman a 'guinea pig' for never-proven charge

Businessman a 'guinea pig' for never-proven charge

A barrister says his client who has been in custody for more than six months is being used to test out a law that is yet to ever be successfully prosecuted.

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Man on spy charge 'could only be accused of plagiarism'

Man on spy charge 'could only be accused of plagiarism'

Man on spy charge 'could only be accused of plagiarism'

Man on spy charge 'could only be accused of plagiarism'

A businessman accused of selling information to spies could have his charge dropped if the attorney-general chooses not to pursue it, a court has been told.

Supporters urge freedom for Assange in UK bike protest

Supporters urge freedom for Assange in UK bike protest

Supporters urge freedom for Assange in UK bike protest

Supporters urge freedom for Assange in UK bike protest

Supporters of Julian Assange has taken part in a bike ride around London, urging authorities to release the WikiLeaks founder from prison.

Australian MPs lobby US for Julian Assange to come home

Australian MPs lobby US for Julian Assange to come home

Australian MPs lobby US for Julian Assange to come home

Australian MPs lobby US for Julian Assange to come home

Members of the Greens, Liberals, Labor, the Nationals and independents have joined forces to urge the US to end persecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia has expressed its concerns over allegations from the Canadian government that India was involved in the domestic shooting of a Sikh separatist leader.

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Parliament House workers should undergo security vetting, says a Liberal frontbencher following revelations of espionage by an MP's researcher in the UK.

Former attorneys-general call for Assange's release

Former attorneys-general call for Assange's release

Former attorneys-general call for Assange's release

Former attorneys-general call for Assange's release

Nine former attorneys-general have written a joint letter to the prime minister urging further action to release Julian Assange from prison.

Evidence delays prolongs jail time for China consultant

Evidence delays prolongs jail time for China consultant

Evidence delays prolongs jail time for China consultant

Evidence delays prolongs jail time for China consultant

Delays in evidence gathering means a Sydney businessman charged with selling security secrets to Chinese spies stays locked up for more months.

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Assange pursuit 'gone on for too long', Kevin Rudd says

Kevin Rudd will continue to advocate for Julian Assange as Australia's ambassador to the United States, declaring the pursuit of him as having gone on too long.

Social media giants on notice over foreign cyber threat

An inquiry into foreign interference being conducted through social media said big stick regulation is needed to protect Australians against online threats.

Intelligence urged to publicly call out misinformation

The head of ASIO has been urged by a parliamentary committee to publicly call out online misinformation following a rise online.

Warnings about spying, hacking threat from Chinese AI

Australia needs to properly assess and regulate artificial intelligence to stop authoritarian nations using it to undermine national security, a report says.

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Startups graduate from the lab as tech funder tops $1b

A deep technology funder that brings Aussie startups to life has achieved a $1 billion investment milestone with "mylk", cyber and infinitely recycled plastic.

Courts are vulnerable to foreign spies, inquiry told

Office of National Intelligence Director-General Andrew Shearer says court cases present an opportunity for information to fall into the hands of spies.

Committee gives WeChat deadline for answers

A Senate committee investigating foreign interference through social media has asked WeChat for answers about its links to the Chinese government.

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Western nations need to boost intelligence gathering in the Pacific and expose Chinese corruption to protect democracy in the region, a leading academic says.

Secrecy concerns over foreign interference charge

Alexander Csergo's barrister Bernard Collaery was prevented from seeing him, another lawyer says about their client accused of reckless foreign interference.

Australia calls out China for cyber espionage

The home affairs minister says the federal government will not hesitate to out the parties behind cyber attacks, amid warnings China is beefing up its offence.

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