It’s not often you get to see an actual spy on your TV screen, but last night we met Australia’s spy chief, Duncan Lewis, on our ABC.

The director general of ASIO was interviewed by Sabra Lane for the 7.30 program, to discuss the implications of the Paris attacks for our counter-terrorism agencies.

He told her, at present there is no “specific information” relating to a similar attack in Australia but he assured her (and us!) they are on it.

Lewis was incredibly well-spoken, moderate and rational in his answers, which was actually very comforting in light of some of the anti-Islam rhetoric and fear-mongering that has been swirling since the weekend (*cough*) Pauline Hanson.

You can watch the full interview here or we’ve picked out the most important quotes below:

On the possibility of copycat attacks:

On why French security agencies didn’t pick up the threat: 

On how this will this affect security checks for incoming Syrian refugees:

On ISIL:

He finished with some advice for everyday Australians:

You can read the full transcript on the ABC website.