Australia has today listed Hamas in its entirety as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code. This listing replaces the previous listing of Hamas’ paramilitary wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, which had been listed since 2003. The Government also designates Hamas for the purpose of counter-terrorism financing sanctions. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews…
DetailsThe latest Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) research is giving a voice to the victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). The study Giving voice to the silenced victims: A qualitative study of intimate partner femicide was conducted by Griffith University and funded through the AIC’s Criminology Research Grants Program. The report specifically examines women who…
DetailsTopics: Flooding in SE Qld and Northern NSW NEIL BREEN: Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews joins us on a Wednesday, but she’s joining us today really, as the member for McPherson on the Gold Coast. And McPherson pretty much goes from that Broadbeach Waters, Mermaid Waters area all the way down out of the border,…
DetailsTopics: Reopening of international borders; welcoming tourists back to Australia. Sarah Harris: Now, G’day world, Australia is open to international tourists again. After 23 months, we are reopening international borders and rolling out the welcome mat. Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews joins us now from Coolangatta. It’s nice to see you Minister, thanks for joining…
DetailsTopics: Australian Border Force’s Operation Jardena; reopening of international borders; welcoming tourists back to Australia. ROSS VASTA: Welcome to the electorate of Bonner, I’m the member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, and I’m very, very proud to have the ABF here in my electorate. They do an outstanding job, and we’re here to demonstrate some of…
DetailsCriminals 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…
DetailsTopics: 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…
DetailsOn 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…
DetailsAustralia’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…
DetailsThe 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…
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