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What is the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)?
- A military intelligence unit
- Australia's domestic security and intelligence agency, responsible for protecting Australia from espionage, sabotage and terrorism
- Australia's foreign intelligence agency
Why this is the correct answer
ASIO gathers intelligence to protect Australia from threats like terrorism, espionage and foreign interference within Australian borders. It is distinct from the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS), which collects foreign intelligence overseas.