The Australian Federal Police has charged a former Liberal Party candidate with preparing for foreign interference, following a year-long joint investigation with Australia’s spy agency.

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation director-general Mike Burgess has shone a light on some of the ways foreign governments may attempt to influence local politicians and…

The foreign agents wanted sensitive information about the Australian intelligence community’s operations, particularly those directed against their home country.

Former spy and diplomat Roger Uren has been convicted of breaching national secrecy laws and has been ordered to pay a fine of $7000.

The revised Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Minister’s Guidelines have an inadequate amount of information on how spies assess the level of intrusiveness when it comes…

Australia's safety against security threats has weakened during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the director-general of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, Mike Burgess.

Retiring ASIO head Duncan Lewis says the Australian Public Service "could do better" by offering a lot more education and training to prepare its leaders,…

A top national security and foreign affairs adviser has been named the next cabinet secretary, bumping up the number of vacancies in Australian…

Mike Burgess will take over as head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation on September 15 after the retirement of Duncan Lewis, leaving a new…

The days of carrying around separate access cards to get into different buildings might soon be coming to an end for the 10 agencies of…

It’s been two years since the government announced it would establish a Home Affairs portfolio, and just over 18 months since it came into…

The Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity will investigate lurid allegations suggesting an unsavoury relationship between Australian Border Force, Crown Resorts, and international criminals.

Last week's major movements at the top of the Australian Public Service last week were followed by tributes, trepidation and congratulations, as well as a…

A scathing review from the Lowy Institute says there is a "severe gender imbalance" across the international relations sector, despite evidence of gender-balanced workforces functioning…