May 26, 2026 – 6.14pmThe head of spy agency ASIO has revealed the Albanese government is seeking to block the release of information about whether cabinet directed intelligence agencies to focus less on counter-terrorism in the years leading up to the Bondi massacre.A written statement by Mike Burgess released by the antisemitism royal commission on Tuesday reveals the Commonwealth has asserted public interest immunity over that information on the basis it is cabinet-in-confidence.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Government claims ‘public interest immunity’ on terror funding shift
ASIO boss Mike Burgess told the antisemitism royal commission the government claimed public interest immunity over questions about counter-terrorism funding.
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