We don’t know what exactly happened or what ASIO was investigating; those details are secret. What we do know is that early last year the spy agency broke the law while conducting an operation. Karen Middleton on the complex legislation that guides ASIO officers, and the risks it poses for compliance.

Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton.

Background reading: 

ASIO officers broke law on warrant in The Saturday Paper. 

The Saturday Paper 

The Monthly

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