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Australian spies are helping their New Zealand counterparts After Christchurch attacks

ASIO Director General Duncan Lewis

ASIO's Duncan Lewis says Australian spies are assisting NZ colleagues over the Christchurch massacre Source: AAP

News Bulletin in Arabic for the day


In the aftermath of the New Zealand massacre, Australian spies are answering all requests for assistance from colleagues in New Zealand. 

The Director General of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, Duncan Lewis, told senators of Australian support during the budget senate estimates hearing on Monday. 

While he couldn't detail the support the agency has provided, he says that ASIO often reassesses their own policies after attacks.

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