The Albanese government has sparked controversy by replacing top intelligence chiefs with a climate change official on the National Security Committee. Critics like Michael Shoebridge and Paul Monk have condemned the decision, warning against downplaying real national security threats.
Former defence intelligence analyst Paul Monk has criticised the Albanese government's move to remove two of Australia’s most senior intelligence bosses from a top security body. https://t.co/hVYPZ1PR7E
Australia's former high commissioner to the United Kingdom, George Brandis, cautioned politicians against criticising diplomatic appointments. https://t.co/VZUnxGS8wl
Aussie Security Committee Madness: Spy Agency Chiefs Kicked Out, Replaced by Climate Head https://t.co/N4x5CRnwuD
The Albanese government has removed two of Australia’s most senior intelligence bosses from a top security body. https://t.co/NLCzIAdaVl
Michael Shoebridge has chided the Albanese government for their “disturbing downplaying” of real national security threats by dumping ASIO and ASIS chiefs from permanent positions on the National Security Committee. https://t.co/xSPx66rUrJ
Top spies replaced with climate change boss on Albo’s chief security committee https://t.co/NSanXgQj8i