Australian intelligence chiefs want law to stop former spies taking skills overseas
by Karen Middleton Political editor from on (#6KJMC)
Asio bosses fear growing threat' as foreign governments are allowed to gain knowledge of tradecraft
Australia's intelligence chiefs have asked the government for new laws to stop former spies marketing their skills abroad, fearing current provisions are allowing foreign adversaries to gain invaluable knowledge of Australian tradecraft.
Asio is seeking specific consolidated legislation requiring that former spies gain explicit permission before they offer themselves as trainers, in light of what it says is the serious and growing threat of espionage and foreign interference.
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