The Coalition is concerned about the increased risk to Australia’s border security by Labor’s deliberate and calculated dismantling of Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) as the government confirms it will provide the legacy illegal boat arrival caseload with permanent visas. The Coalition has consistently warned that Labor’s plan to abolish Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs) will fulfil…
As part of our plan for a stronger future, the Morrison Government has today released Australia’s Civil Maritime Security Strategy – strengthening our maritime borders against a full range of threats, such as people smuggling, drug importation and firearms trafficking. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said Australia had the strongest border protection arrangements in…
The lifestyle we enjoy on the Gold Coast is something we shouldn’t take for granted. All the same things that make the Coast such an attractive place to live, work and study, make it just as attractive to organised criminals, drug smugglers, and bikie gangs. And when violence and crime overtakes a community, everyone suffers.…