The Prime Minister has put foreign entities seeking to infiltrate Australian politics on notice, announcing a legislative overhaul.
Malcolm Turnbull says the growing threat of foreign interference is a global problem.
He has praised the strength of the nation's laws and institutions, but warned against complacency.
The changes will see criminal offences created for foreign meddling and broaden the definition of espionage to include the possessing, receiving or passing on of information.
And a register will be established to keep track of individuals and organisations who act on behalf of a foreign entity in trying to influence Australian political workings.
Donations from foreign bodies to Australia's political parties - as well as campaign organisations and lobby groups - have also been banned.
Among those caught by the new rules is advocacy group GetUp!, which spent twice as much as the next biggest spender in the year leading up to the 2016 federal election.
Acting Special Minister of State Mathias Cormann says GetUp! can operate as usual - with exclusively domestic funding.
The updated legislation would also catch out Labor Senator Sam Dastyari over his dealings with Chinese businessman Huang Xiangmo.
The SBS Korean program has more.
