Mike Burgess

Mike Burgess

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Mike Burgess is an Australian intelligence officer currently serving as the Director-General of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO). He has been in this role since 2019 and was reappointed for another five-year term in 2022. Burgess is recognized for his strong stance on national security, particularly in relation to countering foreign interference and terrorism. His leadership has been marked by a focus on the threats posed by authoritarian regimes, with particular attention to Russia and Iran, as well as the growing risks associated with cyber warfare. Under his direction, ASIO has successfully thwarted numerous plots aimed at undermining Australia's sovereignty and security.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
91,967
Power
4,977$
Sentiment
6.75
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 4 6.75 0.33% +10% 25,499,884 91,967 $1,380,000 4,977$
Totals 4 25,499,884 91,967 $1,380,000 4,977$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Australian Security Intelligence Organisation chief Mike Burgess revealed he was working with the government to improve the nation's terror threat warning system. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Police hunt for menacing letter writer who calls themselves ‘Scorpio’

Australia Australia: ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess used his latest annual threat assessment to voice his fears about a shadowy Iranian-linked group. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: ASIO boss says terror threat level underestimates true danger Australians face

Australia Australia: ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess stated that the Commonwealth had made several public interest immunity claims to block public release of documents. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Government confirms bid to hide counter-terror details from royal commission

Australia Australia: ASIO director-general Mike Burgess said in 2022 that the agency had conducted risk assessments involving face-to-face interviews. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: ISIS brides prepared to go to jail to get their children to Australia