The Cold War Spies of Australia: A Tale of Intrigue, Espionage, and Surveillance

The Cold War Spies of Australia: A Tale of Intrigue, Espionage, and Surveillance

During the Cold War, espionage was rampant across the world, and Australia was no exception. The Australian Intelligence & Security Organisation (ASIO) was tasked with hunting down spies and subversives in the country. In the process, they opened files on students, unionists, Aboriginal activists, writers, and as many as half a million other citizens. Among…

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