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The Espionage and Foreign Interference Bill passed in the Senate.
The Espionage and Foreign Interference Bill passed in the Senate. Source: AAP

Australia has introduced a suite of toughened counter-espionage laws designed to prevent foreign powers intervening in local elections and political decisions, after new laws passed the parliament on Thursday. Selina Kong and Ivan Leung report.

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Australia has introduced a suite of toughened counter-espionage laws designed to prevent foreign powers intervening in local elections and political decisions, after new laws passed the parliament on Thursday. Selina Kong and Ivan Leung report.

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