Subjects: TikTok, ASIO oversight of security clearances, The Voice, release of advice from the Solicitor General ANDY PARK: Shadow Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews, thanks for your time this afternoon. Should TikTok be banned on government devices? KAREN ANDREWS: Yes, absolutely. And the coalition has been calling for that for some time now as the…
Topics: Counter terror strategy and funding announcement to keep Australians safe PETER STEFANOVIC: The Morrison Government is set to unveil its new counterterrorism strategy investing $86.7 million against high-risk terrorists. Government officials say convicted terrorists will soon face unprecedented tracking and supervision when they are freed from prison. On that note, let’s bring in the…
Topics: 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…
Topics: Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character) Test Bill, Novak Djokovic, foreign interference. MIKE O’LOUGHLIN: Now, the Morrison Government will tomorrow reintroduce an updated version of its Migration Amendment strengthening what they call the Strengthening the Character Test Bill 2021. Now, the new legislation aims to address gaps in the current laws, strengthen the Government’s powers to quickly…
The sentencing of three men in New South Wales Courts yesterday for separate terrorism offences demonstrate the ongoing need to keep Australians safe from those who would do us harm. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said it showed that terrorism was an enduring threat to Australians and our way of life, and that law…
Topics: Continuing threat of terrorism; address to Australian Strategic Policy Institute; extended supervision orders legislation. LIAM BARTLETT: Home Affairs Minister, Karen Andrews, joins us on the program. Minister, good morning. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning, how are you? LIAM BARTLETT: I’m good. Thank you for your time this morning. The timing on all this – a…
The sentencing of three men today in the County Court of Victoria for terrorism offences highlights the ongoing need to remain vigilant in the face of threats to our community. On 20 November 2018 the men were arrested and charged by Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team for planning to undertake a terrorist attack in Melbourne.…
NEIL BREEN: Every Wednesday, I chat to Home Affairs Minister, Cabinet Minister and Member for McPherson on the Gold Coast, Karen Andrews. Good morning to you, Minister. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning, Neil. How are you? NEIL BREEN: Good, good, it’s a pleasure to have you on the show again. Medevac laws are back in the…