The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is warning foreign interference and espionage is on the rise in the country’s ethnic communities and expressed concern that disinformation could impact Australia’s upcoming election. Reece Kershaw, AFP commissioner, outlined activities the law enforcement agency had undertaken over the past year in a hearing before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee. “Most Australians won’t see foreign interference or be targeted by foreign interference,” Kershaw said in his opening statement on Feb. 14. “But it has the potential to affect every Australian because it erodes democracy and our institutions.” “The AFP is aware of increased espionage and foreign interference threats,” he added. “In the past 18 months, the Counter Foreign Interference Taskforce has achieved a number of successful disruptions, most significantly in relation to democratic institutions.” Kershaw cited the arrest and laying of charges against Melbourne man, Duong Di Sanh, who is now in …
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