Marcus the Spy Testifies Remotely | Adelaide News

Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 2m

A former ASIO operative known as Marcus, who infiltrated extremist groups in western Sydney before his cover was blown, is finally set to testify publicly at the Bondi royal commission — remotely, even over the phone — after years of visa rejections and fears for his safety abroad. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed the declassification of his testimony, but advocates insist Marcus must testify from Australian soil for maximum protection against threats from associates of those he investigated. Despite being labeled “disgruntled” by ASIO, Marcus insists his evidence is vital to…