It is only the third time such a charge has been laid in Australia since the introduction of foreign interference laws in 2018, and the first case involving alleged interference in a community group.
China understands national interest as being advanced by favourable outcomes, by reducing the possibility of unfavourable outcomes — and by reducing the space for disagreement or dissent.
Foreign interference is threats and intimidation directed, supervised or financed towards locals in order to cause harm and impact on Australia’s multicultural way of life.
Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.
Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.
Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
