Possibly relevant (from 2012): http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/asio-boss-says-we-need-more-muslim-recruits-to-combat-terror-threats-in-australia/story-e6freuy

Possibly relevant (from 2012): http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/asio-boss-says-we-need-more-muslim-recruits-to-combat-terror-threats-in-australia/story-e6freuy9-1226252730137?nk=7cae6a1e81c09f1996f6c615ead5f065 http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/asio-boss-says-we-need-more... > On the other side of the ledger, Mr Irvine admitted that the debate about civil liberties and intelligence gathering was a valid one to have. > "I believe however that the vast majority of Australians expect their governments to take all necessary actions to protect their community and further the national interest," he said. > He said ASIO has no plans for a "grand expansion" of its spy network but said it would need to lift recruitment to meet the demands or cyber terrorism as well as traditional forms of terror.