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Under Australian law, such acts of violence, intimidation, and blackmail are criminal and should be prosecuted. The question remains: why has the government yet to take decisive action against Iranian operatives? Critics argue that if authorities were to enforce the law against Iranian agents, similar principles should apply to Chinese or other foreign intelligence entities operating on Australian soil. The reluctance or indecision might be due to Iran's perceived smaller footprint compared to broader Chinese covert activities. Nonetheless, experts insist that diplomatic and law enforcement agencies must uphold national security by prosecuting these threats aggressively.