IMPROVING JUSTICE AND POLICING RESPONSES FOR VICTIM-SURVIVORS

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…

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ELITE NEW STRIKE TEAMS TO TARGET ORGANISED CRIME

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…

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TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR FIREARMS TRAFFICKING AFTER LABOR BACKFLIP

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…

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AFP DOGS TRAINED TO SNIFF OUT SERIOUS CRIME AT NEW FACILITY

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…

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SECURING AUSTRALIA’S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

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…

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NEW LEGISLATION TO KEEP AUSTRALIANS SAFE

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…

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OUR PLAN FOR A STRONGER FUTURE FOR THE GOLD COAST

The Morrison Government’s Budget delivers our plan for a stronger future – providing cost of living relief, creating more jobs, guaranteeing essential services, and keeping Gold Coasters safe. Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said the Coalition’s targeted and responsible cost of living package takes the pressure off household budgets. “We understand that higher costs…

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2022-23 BUDGET BUILDING A SAFER AND MORE SECURE AUSTRALIA

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…

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Funding boost to create buzz for Gold Coast attraction

A southern Gold Coast attraction will become a hive of activity with a make-over and marketing campaign designed to lure domestic and international tourists. The Federal Government is supporting the project with an investment through the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program. Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said Honeyworld – just off the Gold…

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