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Virginia Bell: counterterrorism funding share declines since
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET
Summary: Royal commissioner Virginia Bell said classified documents show counterterrorism intelligence funding shifted away since 2020.
WHO: Royal commissioner Virginia Bell
WHAT: Findings that counterterrorism intelligence funding share declined significantly since 2020.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 11:14 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The findings cite failings that led to last year's Bondi terror attack.
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