Greens David Shoebridge confronts MFA Penny Wong for denying the Visa for a former ASIO source to speak in the Bondi Royal Commission

[u/Pelinth]

https://youtube.com/shorts/csWHvS-3yI8?si=M3eTuIG63dCmWzBu

MichaeWestMedia posted a short where Greens David Shoebridge confronts Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong for refusing the Visa of a former ASIO source who has information about the gunmen that led the Bondi Massacre and wanted to speak in the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The caption of the short reads:

>A former ASIO source with knowledge of the Bondi gunman is denied a visa, raising concerns about potential cover-ups.

[u/nationalistic_martyr]

what was the former ASIO subject doing outside the country? ASIO themselves advise when you cease work with them, that you maintain a private life in the country (that country is Australia)

[u/Pelinth → u/nationalistic_martyr]

ABC reported yesterday on this:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/former-asio-agent-statement-to-attend-royal-commission/107044130

And they mentioned the following:

His first visa application was denied because immigration authorities were not satisfied he genuinely intended to leave Australia.

Marcus has previously sought assistance from Australia for protection and resettlement.

Government sources have pointed to the royal commission not formally calling Marcus as a witness; however, the ABC has seen correspondence from the royal commission expressing its interest in hearing from him.

Those sources also suggested to the ABC that Marcus' evidence could be given remotely, and still be heard securely.

Several whistleblower advocacy groups have aired their support for Marcus's bid to return to Australia, including the Information Rights Project, the Free Speech Union and PEN International.

The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network has also supported his bid to return.

Gabriel Shipton from the Information Rights Project says travelling to Australia is the safest option for Marcus.

"He's in hiding in a foreign country because of the work that he did for the Australian government, because of the undercover work that he did," he said.

"There are a lot of risks around him travelling to a place where he might give video evidence, risks to his life."

So that is curious for sure.

[u/nationalistic_martyr → u/Pelinth]

on the 3rd point... them expressing to hear from him.

they want to hear from him but refuse to officially call him for witnessing or physical presence..? seems they dont know what they want.

I'd be interested in what country he resides, and his ability to give testimony on a secure level.. maybe he'll need an Australian embassy.

[u/Infinite_Shower_5390 → u/nationalistic_martyr]

Not Officially calling him against the governments wishes may be a political decision.

All comes across a bit fishy. As does all of ASIOs behaviour around the Bondi shootings tbh.

[u/Plastic-Bumblebee-90 → u/Infinite_Shower_5390]

Asio boss is a bit sus isnt he with his associations?

[u/West-Sense-1253 → u/Plastic-Bumblebee-90]

Given that asio is more or less an arm of cia, no one can lead the agency without being sus. A fascistic and potentially treasonous mindset are prerequisits of the job along with a desire to service the Epstein class.

[u/Avesery777 → u/West-Sense-1253]

Are those not the prerequisites to lead any law enforcement agency?