(NCA NewsWire) Australia’s terrorism threat level has been lowered for the first time in close to a decade, but one of the nation’s top spies has warned an attack could still occur in the next 12 months.
Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) director-general Mike Burgess announced the move following a months-long analysis on Monday morning.
“After careful consideration and consultation, ASIO is lowering Australia’s national terrorism threat level to possible,” he said.
“A decision of this nature is not taken lightly or made casually. The process involves a large number of people and a significant amount of time.”
