AFP DOGS TRAINED TO SNIFF OUT SERIOUS CRIME AT NEW FACILITY

A new cutting-edge training facility has opened in Canberra for the next-generation of Australian Federal Police (AFP) technology detection dogs used to fight child exploitation, terrorism and foreign interference. The new Technology Detection Dog facility is an Australian-first for law enforcement, helping the AFP to bring serious and dangerous offenders to justice. In 2021, technology…

SECURING AUSTRALIA’S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Australia’s critical infrastructure – everything from electricity and water, to healthcare and groceries – will be better protected against cyber attacks and other serious security threats after new legislation passed the Parliament today. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the Security Legislative Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill will boost the security and resilience of…

NEW LEGISLATION TO KEEP AUSTRALIANS SAFE

New legislation passed in Parliament today will help keep Australians safe – by allowing Australia’s intelligence agencies respond to terrorist threats more quickly and improve emergency assistance to Australians in trouble overseas. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the passing of the National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 1) Bill…

WELLBEING SUPPORT FOR OUR NATIONAL SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITIES

The Morrison Government is providing a $1.4 million grant from proceeds of crime to charity organisation Fortem Australia for critical work supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the national security and law enforcement workers who work tirelessly to keep Australians safe. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the pandemic has had significant impact…

INTERVIEW – SKY NEWS WITH PETER STEFANOVIC

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…

DOORSTOP NEWCASTLE

Topics: Counter terror strategy and funding announcement to keep Australians safe, Australia’s provision of aid to assist Ukraine war, Putin attendance of G20, likelihood of cyber attacks from Russia. KAREN ANDREWS: Well, good morning. Today I’m announcing the Morrison Government’s 2022 Counter Terrorism Strategy, and additional funding to make sure that high-risk terrorist offenders are…