Terrorist Attack Likely in Next 12 Months: Australian Intelligence Chief

Terrorist Attack Likely in Next 12 Months: Australian Intelligence Chief
Director-General of ASIO, Mike Burgess appears before a Senate inquiry at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on April 29, 2021. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Daniel Y. Teng
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Australia’s domestic intelligence chief has said he believes that a terrorist attack on Australian soil is likely within the next year.

The comments came during a parliamentary inquiry, where the Australian Federal Police chief called the internet a “salad bar of hate” responsible for amplifying extremist messaging.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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