ASIO source with information on Bondi gunmen denied visa to give evidence at royal commission
An former ASIO undercover agent, known as Marcus, has been denied an Australian visa, preventing him from testifying at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The commission is investigating intelligence failures related to the Bondi terror attack.
Why it matters
The inability to hear from a key intelligence source raises questions about government transparency and the effectiveness of the royal commission's inquiry.
Marcus met the Akrams when he infiltrated Sydney's Islamic State network for ASIO. ( Four Corners: Sissy Reyes )
An ex-ASIO agent who infiltrated Sydney's Islamic State networks has been denied a visa to Australia that would have allowed him to give evidence to the Bondi royal commission.
The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion had said it was "eager" to hear from the former ASIO source, known as Marcus.
Several federal MPs have called on the government to grant Marcus a visa so his testimony can be heard.
Link copied Share Share article The royal commission probing last December's Bondi terror attack may not hear evidence from an ex-ASIO source with information about the gunmen, as he has been refused an Australian visa.
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