Tony Burke has ‘full confidence’ in spy agency despite questions over Bondi attack
Asio facing scrutiny over investigation of alleged attackers as Jewish community in Bondi prepares for a second round of funeralsFull report: Bondi terror attack Victims of Bondi beach shootingWhat we...
By Sarah Basford Canales · The Guardian World
Asio facing scrutiny over investigation of alleged attackers as Jewish community in Bondi prepares for a second round of funerals Full report: Bondi terror attack Victims of Bondi beach shooting What we know so far about the Bondi terror attack Follow the latest live updates Tony Burke says he has “full confidence” in Australia’s domestic intelligence agency as questions are raised about how the father and son duo allegedly behind the Bondi attack were able to travel to the Philippines last month without raising flags. The home affairs minister said he had reviewed the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation’s (Asio) decisions and actions regarding 24-year-old Naveed Akram – who was charged with 59 offences including 15 counts of murder on Wednesday – since he first came to attention in October 2019 for alleged associations with individuals involved in a reported Islamic State cell. Continue reading...