Intelligence services
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Countering violent extremism in Indonesia: need for a rethink
Indonesia is making some progress in countering violent extremism, argues this report, but more through community efforts than through government programs. Overview Indonesia is making some headway in countering violent extremism but not through government programs. Some prisoners have moderated their views through discussions with fellow inmates and their own self-awareness. Communities have taken back...
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Lowy Institute poll 2014: Australia and the world
This poll reveals Australian public opinion on a range of international issues, including climate change, espionage practices, security threats, attitudes to asylum seeker policy, and views on key countries such as the United States, China and Indonesia.
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The “Joint Facilities” revisited: Desmond Ball, democratic debate on security, and the human interest
Introduction Desmond Ball’s labours through four decades to elucidate the character of United States defence and intelligence facilities in Australia, to document the evidence, test the balance of benefits and dangers to both national security and human security, and then tell the story to his fellow Australians is unparalleled in Australian intellectual and political life...
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Intelligence agencies review
Released under the Official Information Act in October 2014, this once secret 2009 report provides information about the culture and historical legacy of the New Zealand Intelligence Community, and makes recommendations for its future.
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ASIO’s questioning and detention powers
This committee reviewed the operation, effectiveness and implications of Division 3 of Part III in the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. The sunset clause for this provision comes into operation on 22 July 2006. This report is intended to inform the reintroduction of the Act next year prior to the sunset clause.