Rise in Foreign Interference, Election Disinformation Among Top Concerns for Australian Police Chief

Rise in Foreign Interference, Election Disinformation Among Top Concerns for Australian Police Chief
A woman walks through the Chinatown district arch on March 04, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is warning foreign interference and espionage is on the rise in the country’s ethnic communities and expressed concern that disinformation could impact Australia’s upcoming election.

Reece Kershaw, AFP commissioner, outlined activities the law enforcement agency had undertaken over the past year in a hearing before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee.

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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