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ASIO joins Twitter!

ASIO joins Twitter with 'dad joke' about following citizens

Following in the footsteps of its secretive colleagues at the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), ASIO's Twitter debut came with a flourish of self-deprecating humour.

"Hi internet, ASIO here. I spy a new Twitter account," the organisation posted at precisely midday.

"We thought it would be fun if you followed us for a change."

ASIO's big reveal on Twitter coincides with a makeover for the agency, which has just launched a new logo and brand.

But it was unable to snap up the Twitter handle @ASIO, which already exists as a parody of the spy agency.

For the first time in more than 70 years, ASIO also has an official motto, Securing Australia — protecting its people, as well as a modern blue and green logo.

The organisation's director-general Mike Burgess is already an active Twitter user. He joined in 2014 and occasionally uses the social media platform to distribute official statements.

Mr Burgess said the agency's staff had submitted ideas for what the first tweet should be.

https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12565396?

The ASD also has an official Twitter account

Australian Signals Directorate comes out of the shadows with first ever tweet

One of Australia's most covert spy agencies has exposed itself to the mercy of social media with its very first tweet.

On Monday, an account claiming to belong to the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) issued a cheeky post to begin life on Twitter.

"Hi internet, ASD here. Long time listener, first time caller."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-...tweet/10445794