The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), says it has had its most intense period of operational activity since 2005.
ASIO's annual report says in the last financial year it detected and responded to a new alleged terrorist cell - the group of Melbourne based Islamic extremists planing to attack a military base.
It also picked up internet espionage as a rapidly growing threat to Government and business information.
The organisation rejected visas for two people considered security concerns either because of links to terrorist organisations or foreign governments.
It says small numbers of Australians continue to look to overseas conflicts for inspiration and some aspire to go to join in or learn from the tactics employed there.
But it says communal violence within Australia is overall a low level concern and most protest activity was peaceful.
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