Australia lowers terror threat level for first time since 2014

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CANBERRA – Australia’s top intelligence agency reduced the threat level for a domestic terrorist attack to “possible” from “probable”, as it sharpens its focus on interference by foreign governments.

The latest move was announced on Monday by Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Director-General Mike Burgess. He told reporters the threat from “religiously motivated violent extremists” had been reduced and Australia’s intelligence capabilities had improved.

 

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