ASIO warns of 'unprecedented threats' and defends pre-Bondi resourcing (opens original article in a new tab)

Australia's ASIO chief defended pre-Bondi resourcing decisions, citing unprecedented threats and highlighting foiled plots, Iran's involvement in antisemitic attacks, and foreign espionage attempts against AUKUS.

• Mike Burgess defended ASIO's resourcing decisions before the Bondi terror attack, citing unprecedented threat volume.
• ASIO foiled 31 major terrorism plots since 2014 and resolved 14 significant cases post-Bondi attack.
• ASIO revealed Iran's involvement in synagogue firebombing and AUKUS espionage attempts, warning of increasing foreign threats.