ASIO in the news as Australia tightens security after terror and foreign interference probes. Australia’s domestic intel agency, protecting against espionage, sabotage, and threats.
Thirteen Australian women and children linked to ISIS are returning from al-Roj camp in Syria. Authorities say some will be arrested on arrival; others are under ongoing investigation. The group’s return prompts questions over legal action, security, and welfare for children.
Australian authorities have confirmed four women and nine children detained in Syria’s al-Roj camp have planned to travel home. Some will be arrested on arrival while others face ongoing investigations; children are set to enter reintegration programs. The government has reiterated it will not provide assistance for returnees.
Public hearings in a Royal Commission are examining the rise of antisemitism in Australia ahead of last December’s Bondi Beach attack, which killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration. ASIO has linked two antisemitic assaults to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, prompting the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador. The inquiry is focusing on the prevalence of antisemitism and safety concerns for Jewish communities.