Australia: Intelligence service warns of increased right-wing terrorist threat October 16

Event

The Australian Security and Intelligence Organization (ASIO) warned of an increased right-wing extremist terrorist threat in an annual report released on Wednesday, October 16. According to ASIO, right-wing extremist groups appear to be more cohesive and organized than in previous years, thus remaining a persisting and ever-growing threat across the country.

Context

In March 2019, an Australian citizen carried out a terrorist attack, killing 49 people in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Advice

Individuals in the Australia are to remain vigilant and report all suspicious objects and behavior to the relevant authorities.