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ASIO warns right-wing extremists increasingly 'cohesive and organised’

ASIO boss Duncan Lewis warns 'the threat from the extreme right wing in Australia has increased in recent years.'

ASIO boss Duncan Lewis warns 'the threat from the extreme right wing in Australia has increased in recent years.' Source: AAP

Outgoing ASIO boss Duncan Lewis says right-wing extremism has increased in Australia.


Extreme right-wing terrorism has increased in Australia and become more organised according to the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation.  

The spy agency's annual report, authored by Duncan Lewis, who has since retired as director-general, suggested a sophisticated weapons attack launched by far-right extremists was "possible", although lone wolf attacks were more likely. 

Read the full article in English here.


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