Topics: Morrison Government’s strong border protection measures, launch of the Civil Maritime Security Strategy BILL KOUL: A big thank you to Minister Andrews, Minister for Home Affairs, for taking the time out of her busy schedule and coming to this beautiful electorate of ours to launch this important strategy. Thank you, Minister. Over to you.…
Topics: $50 million increase to funding for the Safer Communities Program, Curtin University funding under Safer Communities Program, Department of Home Affairs processing of visa applications HARLENE HAYNE: We have the privilege of meeting this afternoon on the traditional lands of the Wadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and here at Curtin we’re are highly…
Topics: AUKUS announcement with our international partners, security in the South Pacific region, Morrison Government’s civil maritime safety security strategy announcement to protect our borders, Safer Communities Fund. NEIL BREEN: On Wednesdays, I speak to the Home Affairs Minister, the MP for McPherson, Karen Andrews. She’s on the line from Perth. Good morning to you, Minister.…
Topics: Morrison Government funding for Stop the Coward Punch campaign VINCE CONNELLY: As a father myself, and I’m sure all parents would be in exactly the same boat, it would be a dreadful nightmare for any of our children to be involved in some of these terrible assaults. But, sadly, this is the reality. We…
Topics: Morrison Government funding for AFP organised crime strike teams, Ukraine, Cook preselection, Department of Home Affairs staff. KAREN ANDREWS: Well, thank you very much. It’s an absolute pleasure to be here this morning with the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police Reece Kershaw to make some announcements in relation to transnational serious and organised…
TOPICS: Morrison Government’s strong border protection arrangements, joint resettlement arrangement with New Zealand, Australia’s strong support for Solomon Islands KAREN ANDREWS: Well, thank you very much. Australia and New Zealand have jointly agreed today that New Zealand will resettle up to 150 refugees per year for three years from Australia’s existing regional processing cohort. I’m…
Topics: Counter terror strategy and funding announcement to keep Australians safe PETER STEFANOVIC: The Morrison Government is set to unveil its new counterterrorism strategy investing $86.7 million against high-risk terrorists. Government officials say convicted terrorists will soon face unprecedented tracking and supervision when they are freed from prison. On that note, let’s bring in the…
Topics: Counter terror strategy and funding announcement to keep Australians safe, Australia’s provision of aid to assist Ukraine war, Putin attendance of G20, likelihood of cyber attacks from Russia. KAREN ANDREWS: Well, good morning. Today I’m announcing the Morrison Government’s 2022 Counter Terrorism Strategy, and additional funding to make sure that high-risk terrorist offenders are…
Topics: Counter terror strategy and funding announcement to keep Australians safe, Madeleine Albright, protest activity in Sydney, treatment of Kimberley Kitching by the Labor Party. BEN FORDHAM: Now joining us on the line is Karen Andrews, the Home Affairs Minister. I’m going to talk to her about a number of things. Karen Andrews, good morning…
Topics: Cybersecurity, assistance for Ukrainian siblings to come to Australia, Leader of the Opposition’s ongoing refusal to undertake an inquiry into treatment of Kimberly Kitching by the Labor Party. NEIL BREEN: Home Affairs Minister, Cabinet Member, MP for McPherson on the Gold Coast, Karen Andrews joins me every Wednesday. Good morning to you, Minister. KAREN…