- Source: Foreign espionage in Australia
Countries accused of espionage in Australia include China, India, Israel, Russia, the Soviet Union and the United States.
China
In May 2024, it was reported that more than 1,200 Chinese spies were operating in Australia.
India
On 30 April 2024, It was reported in the media that in 2020, Australia removed a "nest of spies" from the country.
Iran
In August 2024, ASIO director Mike Burgess claimed that Iran had been one of "three or four" foreign countries spying on and attempting to intimidate diaspora communities in Australia.
Russia
On 11 July 2024, two Russian-born Australians were arrested for allegedly conspiring the share ADF secrets with Russia.
United States
Throughout the Cold War, the United States maintained a number of "informants" throughout Australian political life. Most notable was head of ACTU Bob Hawke, who later became PM. Several authors such as John Pilger have alleged CIA involvement in the 1975 Whitlam dismissal. In 2010, the United States diplomatic cables leak published by WikiLeaks exposed a number of politicians as informants for the US Embassy, such as Mark Arbib and Peter Khalil.
See also
Australian Secret Intelligence Service
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
Foreign espionage in New Zealand
Australia–East Timor spying scandal
Australia–Indonesia spying scandal
References
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- Chinese intelligence activity abroad
- Espionage Act of 1917
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