NEW SEMINARS SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES TO BECOME MORE CYBER SECURE

The Morrison Government is securing Australia’s economic recovery and safeguarding our digital future, rolling out from today a downloadable cyber security seminar for small and medium businesses across Australia. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews told attendees at a launch event in Canberra that malicious cyber activity against Australia’s national and economic interests is increasing,…

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REVAMPED NATIONAL SECURITY WEBSITE LAUNCHED TO KEEP AUSTRALIANS SAFE AND PROTECT OUR WAY OF LIFE

The Morrison Government is making it easier for Australians to protect themselves from terrorism and find information about what to do in a terrorist attack, unveiling today a significantly enhanced national security website. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said Australians couldn’t be complacent about the terrorist threat, and that recent tragic attacks in the…

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Transcript – Press Conference – Canberra

Topics: Omicron, boosters, border closures. GREG HUNT: And good morning, everybody. I’m joined by the Minister for Home Affairs, Karen Andrews, the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly. We’re here to give you a brief update on the latest actions in relation to the Omicron variant and in particular the deliberations of the National Security Committee…

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TRANSCRIPT DOORSTOP – PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Topics: Temporary pause to further easing of international border restrictions. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning. Last night the National Security Committee of Cabinet took the decision to pause the reopening of our international borders to the world. That decision was taken based on medical advice in relation to the Omicron variant. We are very much aware…

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TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW – STUDIO 10

Topics: Temporary pause to further easing of international border restrictions. SARAH HARRIS: Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews, thank you so much for being with us this morning. Thousands of people were hoping to reunite with their family and friends and they will be impacted by this decision. We have to live with the virus. So, is…

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TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW – ABC – NEWS BREAKFAST

Topics: Temporary pause to further easing of international border restrictions. LISA MILLAR: Good morning to you Minister. Welcome to News Breakfast. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning. LISA MILLAR: The big question today is whether that two-week pause on arrivals could end up being extended? KAREN ANDREWS: Well we took the health advice from our Chief Medical Officer…

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TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW – CHANNEL SEVEN – SUNRISE

Topics: Temporary pause to further easing of international border restrictions. DAVID KOCH: We’re joined by Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews. Minister, a two week pause on our borders. Is that enough to get on top of this? KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning Kochie. We took medical advice yesterday from the Chief Medical Officer. There was a lengthy…

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INTERVIEW – 6PR – MORNINGS WITH LIAM BARTLETT

Topics: Temporary pause to further easing of international border restrictions; Morrison Government partnering with industry to crack down on text scams; clear choice facing the Australian people in 2022 at the next Federal election. LIAM BARTLETT: Joining us right now is Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews. Minister, good morning to you. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning, Liam. How are you?…

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