australian equivalent of cia

Is ASIO like CIA or FBI?

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The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is Australia’s domestic security intelligence agency, and while it shares some similarities with the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), there are significant differences in their roles and functions. Here’s a brief overview of ASIO, CIA, and FBI: ASIO (Australian Security Intelligence … Read more

Is there an Australian version of the FBI?

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Yes, Australia has an agency with responsibilities similar to those of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The agency in Australia that serves a role akin to the FBI is the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The AFP is the national law enforcement agency of Australia and has a wide range of functions, including: … Read more