NEWS WORTHY: ASIO boss warns of Chinese hacker threat & Jacinta Allan promises ‘adult time’ for teen crimes

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National Political Editor Andrew Greene unpacks ASIO spy boss Mike Burgess’ warning about the Chinese hacker threat. Plus, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announces new 'adult time for violent crime' policy for youth offenders.

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks ASIO boss Mike Burgess’ grim warning of the Chinese hacker threat. Plus, Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan promises “adult time” for teen crims as election looms.

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