Former defence personnel and Australian public servants face decades behind bars if they share the country’s classified secrets. The Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets Bill comes as several cases of Beijing-linked espionage emerge across Western countries. On Sept. 14, federal Labor Defence Minister Richard Marles introduced laws that will make it a requirement for former military personnel to obtain approval before they can work for a foreign military or government service. Failure to receive approval could lead to 20 years imprisonment, while those who receive permission but do not follow the government’s requirements could face five years behind bars. Penalties of up to 20 years could also be slapped on those who provide tactical or weapons training....Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/australia-takes-tough-line-on-unauthorised-foreign-military-training-5491236