Criminals operating within Australia’s supply chain and infiltrating our borders have been put on notice following strong results from Operation Jardena, which has seen the number of Australian Border Force (ABF) officers focused on combatting this threat doubled. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said our border is a national asset that Australians rely on…
Topics: Reopening of international borders; laser pointed at an Australian aircraft by a Chinese vessel; borders; Australian-China relationship; Australia’s trade links with China. MATT WEBBER: On ABC Gold Coast Mornings, last week Senator Murray Watt was my guest, the ALP senator for Queensland. This week Karen Andrews, member for McPherson re-joins us, Minister for Home…
On Monday, for the first time in almost two years, the Gold Coast will welcome back international tourists and travellers to our stunning part of the world. I want to thank Gold Coasters for their patience and resilience during what has been an extremely challenging time. Tourism is the lifeblood of the Gold Coast and…
Australia’s airports and seaports will be better protected from a broader range of threats, including cyber-attacks under legislation introduced to Parliament today. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the Transport Security Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2022 (TSACI Bill) will continue to safeguard Australia’s vital aviation and maritime infrastructure from terrorism, and ensure this critical…
The Morrison Government has today put criminal law reforms to Parliament that will see tougher offences and tougher penalties introduced for all forms of cyber extortion. These changes will ensure cybercriminals who use ransomware face an increased maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment and criminals targeting Australia’s critical infrastructure will receive a maximum penalty of…
The Morrison Government has today introduced into Parliament new legislation to assist state and territory corrective services authorities identify, investigate and prevent illegal mobile phone criminal activity in Australia’s prisons. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said it is vital for prison authorities to have the powers they need to uncover illicit mobile phones and…
The Morrison Government has today listed Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, Hurras al-Din and the National Socialist Order as terrorist organisations under the Criminal Code and intends to list the entirety of Hamas. The Government has also re-listed Abu Sayyaf Group, al-Qa’ida, al-Qa’ida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb and Jemaah Islamiyah as terrorist organisations under the…
Topics: Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character) Test Bill, Novak Djokovic, foreign interference. MIKE O’LOUGHLIN: Now, the Morrison Government will tomorrow reintroduce an updated version of its Migration Amendment strengthening what they call the Strengthening the Character Test Bill 2021. Now, the new legislation aims to address gaps in the current laws, strengthen the Government’s powers to quickly…
Topics: Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character) Test Bill. GRAEME GOODINGS: Well, the Federal Government is launching a renewed push to boot foreign‑born criminals out of the country. Legislation is being put before the Senate which will make it easier to deport offenders who have committed a serious crime. Joining me now is Karen Andrews, Federal…
Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP has written to the Department of Infrastructure expressing her strong opposition to any further extension of the current airport curfew exemption that has been provided to Qantas for freight flights. “There has been an exemption in place to help address supply chain issues during the pandemic,” Mrs Andrews explained.…