Former ASIO operative seeks visa to testify before Bondi terror royal commission
A former ASIO officer identified only as Marcus has reapplied for an Australian visa so he can appear in person before the Bondi royal commission, after his earlier request was refused.
The ex-ASIO operative known as Marcus has submitted a new visa application to travel back to Australia and give evidence to the Bondi royal commission, after his first request was denied on grounds of potential overstay. He claims to have alerted the security service to the gunmen years before the December terror incident and says his testimony is vital. The commission has publicly welcomed his participation, but immigration authorities remain skeptical about his intent to depart after arrival.
NSW Police reached out to Marcus after his interview on Four Corners, indicating they believe he holds relevant information for their probe. His legal team argues that he needs a secure setting in Australia to provide evidence, citing concerns over legal protections if he testifies from abroad. Politicians from both sides of the aisle have urged the government to facilitate his appearance, while Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke declined comment.
Why it matters
Marcus’s testimony could shed new light on the Bondi attack and influence the royal commission’s findings.
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