Topics: End of travel exemption requirement for fully vaccinated Australians travelling overseas; ongoing threat of terrorism in Australia; capability of the Australian Federal Police. NEIL BREEN: Minister for Home Affairs, Cabinet member and MP for McPherson on the Gold Coast, Karen Andrews. She joins me every Wednesday. Good morning to you, Minister. I’m reading this…
DetailsFully vaccinated Australians will not require an exemption to depart Australia from 1 November 2021. With millions of Australians now fully vaccinated, and more joining them each and every day, the Morrison Government can safely welcome fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents across Australia’s international border in increasing numbers. Minister for Home Affairs Karen…
DetailsAustralian students are set to benefit from a new $14.9 million Morrison Government education initiative designed to boost cyber security skills and prepare them for future careers in cyber security. Launching today, Questacon’s Cyber Ready Program consists of a series of challenges and teacher training modules developed for primary, secondary and tertiary students across Australia.…
DetailsFrom today, parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for a travel exemption, for travel to Australia from 1 November 2021. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the changes would reunite many families separated by the pandemic. “For more than 18 months, many families with parents overseas have missed weddings,…
DetailsA national meeting of Australian Ministers with responsibility for policing, law enforcement and counter terrorism will occur later today, to enhance cooperation and keep Australians safe as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Chaired by Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews the forum will present an opportunity for national collaboration to counter terrorism and serious…
DetailsTopics: Murder of Sir David Amess; illicit drugs in Australia; Government assistance to critical infrastructure on cyber-attacks NEIL BREEN: The Minister for Home Affairs and the MP for McPherson on the Gold Coast is Karen Andrews. She’s a Cabinet Minister as well. Good morning to you, Minister. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning, Neil. How are you?…
DetailsThe Morrison Government has today introduced amendments to urgently protect Australia’s critical infrastructure in the event of a major cyber-attack. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the amendments to the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020 would ensure the most urgent reforms could be made while the Government continues to consider other recommendations…
DetailsThe Morrison government is committed to uplifting the security of critical infrastructure and safeguarding the essential services they provide for all Australians. Recent incidents, such as compromises of the Australian parliamentary network, university networks and key corporate entities, illustrate that threats to the operation of Australia’s critical infrastructure assets continue to be significant. The interconnected…
DetailsI present a supplementary explanatory memorandum to the bill, and I ask leave of the House to move government amendments (1) to (59), as circulated, together. Leave granted. Mrs ANDREWS: I move: (1) Clause 2, page 2 (table item 2), omit the table item, substitute: 2. Schedule 1, Parts 1 and 2 The day after this…
DetailsCommunity groups contribute so much to our local community, making them better places to live, work and raise a family. That’s why I’m excited to confirm that Expressions of Interest (EOI) forms for Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Program (SCP) are now available to download. Round 7 of the program will continue to support…
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