5 chapters across the catalog
Australian Federal Police raided the home and office of Labor MP Shaket Moselmane as part of a major investigation into Chinese government infiltration. Moselmane has been suspended from the Labor Party following allegations that his office was used to advance Beijing's interests. The probe is described as the most serious foreign interference case in Australia since the Cold War.
Intelligence experts in Australia are investigating whether MP Shaket Moselmane was taking direct instructions from Chinese officials during his ten visits to the country. The case follows the 2018 downfall of Senator Sam Dastyari over similar dealings with Chinese donors. The hosts suggest that U.S. media avoids these stories to protect Joe and Hunter Biden from scrutiny regarding their own ties to China.
The hosts open the program by addressing severe audio crackling issues that plagued recent recordings. Troubleshooting involved switching from professional ASIO drivers to WASAPI after a Windows update potentially broke USB device compatibility. A lack of analog audio inputs on modern hardware like the Microsoft Surface and MacBook Air necessitated a complex "Lego-like" setup of USB-C adapters and mini-audio devices.
Australia Counterterrorism Laws, Foreign Fighters Bill
Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced a shift in the balance between freedom and security in Australia following recent "politically motivated violence." The Foreign Fighters Bill of 2014 introduces new offenses for traveling to "declared areas" like Syria and for "advocating terrorism" on social media. The legislation grants the government expanded powers to suspend passports and cancel visas based on suspicion of security risks.
Australian National Security Legislation, ASIO Surveillance Powers
The Australian Parliament passed the National Security Legislation Amendment Bill, which grants the Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) expansive new surveillance powers. The law allows for the targeting of "any device" and "any object," including clothing and vehicles, while imposing a 10-year prison sentence for journalists who disclose special intelligence operations.
