Former intelligence analysts and defence experts say Chinese Australians are being denied clearances, which is hampering intelligence gathering
A former intelligence analyst who suspects he was denied a high-level security clearance because of his links to China says Australia must overhaul its accreditation process.
The former analyst said he was denied Top Secret (Positive Vetting) accreditation when he applied for a China analyst position at the then-Office of National Assessments, but no reason was given for the security assessment.
Continue reading…Former intelligence analysts and defence experts say Chinese Australians are being denied clearances, which is hampering intelligence gatheringA former intelligence analyst who suspects he was denied a high-level security clearance because of his links to China says Australia must overhaul its accreditation process.The former analyst said he was denied Top Secret (Positive Vetting) accreditation when he applied for a China analyst position at the then-Office of National Assessments, but no reason was given for the security assessment. Continue reading…