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ASIO admitted it cannot stop every terrorist or catch every spy but has stood by an early assessment of one of the Bondi shooters that cleared him as a threat.

Organisation singled out by home affairs minister as one that could be targeted by new laws targeting ‘hate groups’

An inquiry into security agencies following the Bondi massacre is not good enough when a federal royal commission is needed, the opposition says.

Former Asio chief Dennis Richardson to lead review into AFP and Asio processes amid growing calls for a royal commission

Experts say inquiry should look into actions of Asio after it cleared one alleged shooter following 2019 assessment

The Albanese government’s five-point plan includes a new aggravated hate speech offence and powers to reject visas – but the details are scant

Asio facing scrutiny over investigation of alleged attackers as Jewish community in Bondi prepares for a second round of funerals

With 15 civilians and one gunman dead so far, and another 40 people injured, Australia is reeling from its worst act of terrorism on home soil. Two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish community gathering to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah at Archer Park on Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach.

The death toll has risen to 15 after two gunmen opened fire on a crowd at Bondi Beach at about 6.47pm on Sunday. Thirty-eight people were injured and taken to hospital, including two police officers and four children. One of the gunmen is also dead. It is the deadliest mass…