This Sunday, 60 Minutes Australia tackles a trifecta of weighty topics: national security, the enduring threat of ISIS, and the future of the British monarchy. Strap in, it looks to be a dense hour.
First up, ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess sits down with Nick McKenzie to deliver a sobering assessment of Australia’s security landscape. Burgess claims the nation’s vulnerability is at a 50-year high, urging citizens to take the threat seriously.
Next, Amelia Adams revisits a chilling ISIS plot from 2017 to detonate a bomb aboard a passenger plane over New South Wales. The report aims to expose the plot’s sophistication and highlight the persistent danger posed by the terrorist organization. Adding to the unease, the alleged mastermind behind the plot, speaking from death row in Iraq, issues his own warning: ISIS is far from finished, continuing to inspire a new generation of extremists.
Finally, in a sharp turn from terrorism to tiaras, Dimity Clancey examines Prince William’s preparedness to ascend to the throne as King Charles battles cancer. Interviews with those close to the Prince in London will likely offer insights into his potential reign. Given the King’s recent health issues, the timing of this segment feels, shall we say, pointed.
60 Minutes Australia airs this Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 8:40 pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
