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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 11 MIN

ASIO’s New Powers Explained

from James Glissan · host James Glissan

Australia is moving toward making extraordinary ASIO questioning powers permanent. In this episode, James explains what those powers are, how they work, and why civil liberties advocates are concerned about where they may eventually lead.The discussion covers compelled questioning, the absence of traditional warrant processes, the expansion from counter-terrorism to broader community tension concerns, and what these laws could mean for ordinary Australians and their families.James Glissan is a former police prosecutor and Australian lawyer who explains the legal system in plain English, without the spin.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 25, 2026

Australia is moving toward making extraordinary ASIO questioning powers permanent. In this episode, James explains what those powers are, how they work, and why civil liberties advocates are concerned about where they may eventually lead.The discussion covers compelled questioning, the absence of traditional warrant processes, the expansion from counter-terrorism to broader community tension concerns, and what these laws could mean for ordinary Australians and their families.James Glissan is a former police prosecutor and Australian lawyer who explains the legal system in plain English, without the spin.

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