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Royal Commission on Espionage
A picture of Vladimir Petrov and his wife. Petrov was a key testifier in the commission
Date
April 13, 1954 – August 22, 1955 (1954-04-13 – 1955-08-22)
Location
Albert Hall, Canberra
Also known as
Petrov Affair
Cause
Petrov's defection from the Soviet Union
First reporter
Vladimir Petrov
Participants
Vladimir Petrov
William Owen (Commissioner)
Victor Windeyer (Council assisting)
Outcome
No prosecutions, expulsion of the Soviet Embassy
Inquiries
Royal Commission into espionage committed by the Soviet Union
The Royal Commission on Espionage was a royal commission established on 13 April 1954 by the Australian government pursuant to the Royal Commissions Act 1902 to inquire into and report on Soviet espionage in Australia. The establishment of the commission followed the defection of Soviet diplomat Vladimir Petrov (the "Petrov Affair").[1] Officially titled Third Secretary of the Soviet Embassy in Canberra, it was revealed that Petrov was in fact a lieutenant colonel in the KGB and in charge of espionage in Australia.[2]
^"Soviet Spy Ring Directed from Canberra — Mr. Menzies". Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957). 14 April 1954. p. 1. Retrieved 20 July 2019 – via Trove.
^"The Royal Commission on Espionage, 1954–55". naa.gov.au. National Archives of Australia. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
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