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Former FBI director praises 'Australian model' of preventing terrorism

Former FBI director Louis Freeh

Former FBI director Louis Freeh Source: AAP

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Louis J Freeh, who led the FBI for almost 18 years, says collaboration with the business sector and the knowledge it provides to intelligence agencies is integral to preventing terrorism.

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