Australia’s intelligence agencies may win far greater flexibility to use surveillance tools at home under an independent inquiry ordered by the Rudd government.A new intelligence review confirmed in the federal budget is expected to examine strict limits on how agencies set up to protect against foreign threats can operate in Australia. The $3 million review is due to be completed by the end of next year.
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New Australian phone tap powers planned for spy review
Australia’s intelligence agencies may win far greater flexibility to use surveillance tools at home under an independent inquiry ordered by the Rudd government.