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Aug232021

Securing Australia’s airports, seaports and offshore facilities from trusted insiders with serious criminal backgrounds

2021, Portfolio, Releases

The Morrison Government has today closed a loophole allowing serious criminals to use our airports, seaports and offshore facilities to import illicit goods, with changes to the Transport Security Legislation Amendment (Serious Crime) Regulations 2021 coming into force. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said new eligibility criteria for people holding aviation or maritime security…

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Jul302021

PROTECTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN THIS WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

2021, Releases

The Morrison Government continues to focus on the protection of women and children from people smugglers and human traffickers, with World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2021 marking another successful year of combatting this despicable crime. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said Australia would continue to bring charges against people smugglers and human traffickers,…

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Jul202021

Australia joins international partners in attribution of malicious cyber activity to China

Portfolio, 2021, Releases

The Australian Government joins international partners in expressing serious concerns about malicious cyber activities by China’s Ministry of State Security. In consultation with our partners, the Australian Government has determined that China’s Ministry of State Security exploited vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Exchange software to affect thousands of computers and networks worldwide, including in Australia. These…

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Jun302021

COOPERATION WITH MALAYSIA STRENGTHENS AUSTRALIAN BORDERS

Portfolio, 2021, Releases

The Morrison Government continues to ensure Australia’s border are protected, with Australia’s participation in Operation Redback XV – a week-long Malaysia Coast Guard (MCG) led exercise to strengthen maritime security in our near region – concluding yesterday. Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said that while Australia’s strong border protection measures had suppressed Australia’s maritime people…

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Jun292021

Growing the next generation of Australia’s cyber security experts

2021, Portfolio, Releases

The Morrison Government is investing more than $8 million in innovative projects designed to improve the skills and availability of cyber security professionals. The eight successful projects funded under round one of the $70 million Cyber Security Skills Partnership Innovation Fund will introduce students to training and career pathways and also create job-ready professionals through…

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Jun252021

NEW LEGISLATION TO MAKE AUSTRALIANS SAFER

2021, Portfolio, Releases

The Morrison Government will revolutionise the way Australian agencies investigate and prosecute serious crime, including terrorism, child sexual exploitation and cybercrime following the passage of legislation in the Senate today. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the passage of the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (International Production Orders) Bill 2020 will ensure Australia’s law enforcement agencies…

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Jun232021

New podcast to raise awareness of online child sexual exploitation

2021, Portfolio, Releases

A new podcast launched today will provide the Australian community a rare insight into work to prevent and deter child sexual abuse and exploitation, and bring to justice those who commit these horrendous crimes. ‘Closing The Net’, produced by the Australian Federal Police-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE), will educate the Australian community…

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Jun162021

Loophole for criminal gangs closes

Portfolio, 2021, Releases

The Morrison Government continues to take action to dismantle criminal gangs and make our communities safer. The Transport Security Amendment (Serious Crime) Bill, which passed through the Parliament today, will strengthen identity card eligibility for those who work at airports, seaports and offshore facilities. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews welcomed the passage of the…

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Jun82021

HISTORIC AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE OPERATION KEEPING AUSTRALIANS SAFE

2021, Portfolio, Releases

More than 220 members of accused mafia, outlaw motorcycle gangs and transnational serious organised criminals have been arrested for serious drug and weapon offences under an historic Australian Federal Police-led operation. Keeping Australians safe is the Morrison Government’s top priority and that’s why we have been giving law enforcement agencies the legislation, tools and resourcing…

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May312021

Airport Watch launched at Gold Coast Airport to target growing crime threat

2021, Portfolio, Releases

Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews today launched a rebooted Airport Watch program at the Gold Coast Airport to coincide with increasing domestic travel and the potential for growth in organised crime and drug trafficking throughout the aviation environment. “With domestic travel likely to continue increasing, the public will continue to play a critical role…

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CHRISTCHURCH CALL FURTHER BOLSTERS ONLINE SAFETY

2021, Portfolio, Releases

Keeping Australians safe online by eliminating terrorist and violent extremist content from the internet continues to be a key focus of the Morrison Government. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews today joined New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, French President Emmanuel Macron, and more than 50 other government and technology leaders on the second anniversary…

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