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Australian citizen Daniel Duggan is accused of training Chinese military pilots by the US. His wife alleges he's caught in a 'political power play'

Australian citizen Daniel Duggan is currently in custody, pending extradition to the US on charges of conspiracy, arms trafficking and money laundering. But the timing of his indictment and arrest has raised questions.

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Right-wing lone wolves are the biggest terror threat, experts say

Right-wing groups are flourishing, with the head of Australia's national security agency confirming lone wolves present the greatest danger.

The New Daily

Watch: Neo-nazi threat, Brain cancer treatment, Growing ties

Watch: Australian neo-nazi groups are actively recruiting members according to the recent testimony of the ASIO Director-General. A supercharged brain

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ASIO warns neo-nazi groups are seeking to recruit more members

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation warns right-wing extremists are trying to recruit more people.

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Is China out to spy on us through drones and other tech? Perhaps that’s not the question we should be asking

Australian government agencies’ use of Chinese-made technology has been making headlines again. This time, the potential threat comes from DJI drones produced by China-headquartered company Da Jiang Innovations.

The Conversation

Labor accuses Coalition of playing politics over changes to secretive intelligence committee

Opposition says plan to include crossbenchers in committee is ‘part of a grubby back-room political deal’

The Guardian - AU

Could using open-source information online get you arrested for foreign interference?

Two weeks ago, 55-year-old Sydney businessman Alexander Csergo was arrested on charges of “recklessly” engaging in foreign interference.

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Alleged illegal conduct by Asio could stymie extradition of Daniel Duggan to US on charges of arms trafficking

Former US marines pilot to remain in custody while inspector general of intelligence services investigates Australia’s spy agency

The Guardian - AU

‘Illegal’ ASIO conduct may halt ex-pilot’s extradition

Potential misconduct by Australia's spy agency could halt the United States' bid to extradite a former fighter pilot accused of aiding the Chinese An ex-US military pilot wants to halt the United States' extradition bid as he awaits an inquiry into potentially illegal conduct by Australia's spy agency.

The New Daily

ASIO backs federal push to ban Nazi symbolism

A bill banning Nazi symbols could help authorities intervene before people become radicalised, according to spy agency ASIO.

The New Daily

National ban on Nazi salute and insignia would help prevent far-right radicalisation, Asio says

Australia’s intelligence agency tells parliamentary inquiry that racist groups are using extremist symbols to raise their profile

The Guardian - AU

Taliban kills mastermind behind Kabul airport bombing, Ed Sheeran faces court on copyright allegations — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

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Risks posed by foreign interference to be examined

The risk posed to Australia's democracy and social cohesion by foreign interference through social media platforms will be examined at a parliamentary hearing.

The New Daily

Morning Mail: Reserve Bank shake-up, spy warning, ‘carbon capture’ microbe

Review of RBA’s operations recommends establishing a separate rate-setting panel; Asio warns that foreign agents are ‘aggressively selling secrets’

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Total TikTok ban should be next step: US commissioner

A US commissioner has told a federal inquiry a total ban on the social media app TikTok should be considered to deal with possible security concerns.

The Guardian - AU

Foreign spies are aggressively seeking ‘disloyal’ insiders with access to Australia’s secrets, Asio warns

Intelligence agency wants government security clearance system ‘hardened’ to protect sensitive information

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Sydney businessman Alexander Csergo accused of foreign interference worked with 'open-source documents', lawyer says

The lawyer for Sydney businessman Alexander Csergo, who is accused of foreign interference, tells a bail hearing his client only worked with publicly available information, and is co-operating with investigators.

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Bondi man faces court after foreign interference charge

A man charged over alleged foreign interference is due to face a court in Sydney accused of giving information to spies purporting to be from a think tank.

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Defence struggling to process staff security clearances needed ahead of AUKUS rush

Defence insiders say the department is facing "a massive backlog" for vetting new employees, a crucial requirement for anyone working on the highly secretive endeavour involving the United States and United Kingdom.

The Guardian - AU

Asio to take over issuing high-level security clearances due to ‘unprecedented’ espionage threat

Government introduces bill transferring responsibility for ‘positive vetting’ to Australia’s spy agency to tackle foreign interference

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Daniel Duggan's lawyer says intelligence agency watchdog will investigate claims he was lured back to Australia

The nation's intelligence agency watchdog is investigating the circumstances leading to former pilot Daniel Duggan's arrest.

The Guardian - AU

Legal team fears pilot Daniel Duggan cannot be assured of fair trial in US amid China tensions

Former marine pilot fighting extradition to US on charges of arms trafficking and money laundering says case is a ‘test of Australian sovereignty’

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Lawyers investigating if fighter pilot Daniel Duggan was 'lured back' to Australia by US authorities

Daniel Duggan's legal team is fighting a US request to extradite him after he was arrested in October last year accused of helping train members of the Chinese military to fly fighter jets.

The Guardian - AU

Egyptian refugee faces indefinite detention after Asio said it has ‘classified information’ showing he is security risk

Australian spy agency tells court it can’t share information with Sayed Abdellatif, who denies allegations

Al Jazeera

Australia uncovers Russian espionage ring, expels spies: Report

Russian spy ring operated in Australia for 18 months before it was uncovered and its activities broken up, report says.

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