The Australian's Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan says it was “disturbing” when ASIO Chief Mike Burgess disclosed increased pressure to “go easy” on foreign spies.
“These speeches don’t get made without being seen by Prime Ministers offices and Attorney-General offices in advance,” Mr Sheridan told Sky News host Peta Credlin.
“So they’ve authorised this material to go out.
“This is a powerful message from the organs of the Australian government and national security about what’s happening in our society.”
