The Information Rights Project has come out in support of Marcus, a former Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) spy, who claims he warned about the potential radicalization of the Bondi Beach gunman prior to the December terror attack that claimed 15 lives. Marcus, who is currently in exile, alleges that his warnings to ASIO were not acted upon adequately, leaving Australia vulnerable to the attack. The support from whistleblower advocates raises questions about ASIO's effectiveness in handling intelligence information regarding threats to public safety.

Following the tragic attack, Marcus has sought protection and resettlement assistance from Australia, where he believes he can offer crucial evidence for the ongoing royal commission that is investigating the circumstances surrounding the Bondi Beach assault. The public disclosure by Marcus, who remains anonymous for safety reasons, adds a personal aspect to the broader narrative of intelligence failures and the implications for national security in Australia.

Shipton, the founder of the Information Rights Project and brother of Julian Assange, emphasizes the need for accountability in intelligence operations that underscored the grave outcomes of the failures alleged by Marcus. The case brings into light the complexities faced by whistleblowers who speak out on sensitive national security issues and poses significant questions about the mechanisms that exist within ASIO for addressing such warnings.