Victim-survivors of sexual assault and violence will experience improved justice and policing responses under the Morrison Government’s commitment to ending family, domestic and sexual violence. Police across the country will be trained to effectively identify and support victim-survivors of complex family, domestic and sexual violence including coercive control and technology-facilitated abuse. Minister for Women’s Safety…
The Morrison Government is providing additional funding for new Australian Federal Police (AFP) Organised Crime Strike Teams to keep Australians safe from serious and organised crime, and keep weapons and drugs off our streets. The Organised Crime Strike Teams will target illicit drug and firearm trafficking, money laundering and other serious crime around Australia. Strike Teams…
Organised crime syndicates, outlaw motorcycle gangs and other criminals who traffick firearms face tougher penalties under new national gun laws secured by the Morrison Government this week, following a backflip from Labor five years after they objected to them. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the laws would deter and disrupt organised crime groups…
A new cutting-edge training facility has opened in Canberra for the next-generation of Australian Federal Police (AFP) technology detection dogs used to fight child exploitation, terrorism and foreign interference. The new Technology Detection Dog facility is an Australian-first for law enforcement, helping the AFP to bring serious and dangerous offenders to justice. In 2021, technology…
Australia’s critical infrastructure – everything from electricity and water, to healthcare and groceries – will be better protected against cyber attacks and other serious security threats after new legislation passed the Parliament today. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the Security Legislative Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill will boost the security and resilience of…
New legislation passed in Parliament today will help keep Australians safe – by allowing Australia’s intelligence agencies respond to terrorist threats more quickly and improve emergency assistance to Australians in trouble overseas. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the passing of the National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 1) Bill…
The Morrison Government’s plan for a stronger future is delivering more than $685 million in new funding to keep Australians safe, increase our cyber resilience, and modernise the nation’s trade and customs systems. These initiatives build on record funding provided to our intelligence and law enforcement agencies to deliver a stronger future and more secure…
The Morrison Government is providing a $1.4 million grant from proceeds of crime to charity organisation Fortem Australia for critical work supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the national security and law enforcement workers who work tirelessly to keep Australians safe. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the pandemic has had significant impact…
Australia’s first policing museum will open in Canberra in 2023 after receiving $4.4 million in funding from the Morrison Government drawn from proceeds of crime. Showcasing exhibits such as the Australian Federal Police’s (AFP’s) investigative triumphs over the past 30 years, the Museum of Australian Policing will include Christopher Skase’s INTERPOL Red Notice and property…
Australia and New Zealand have jointly agreed that New Zealand will resettle up to 150 refugees per year for three years from Australia’s existing regional processing cohort. The resettlement arrangement will be implemented under New Zealand’s existing Refugee Quota Programme and will initially be considered for those refugees who: are in Nauru or are temporarily…