The Morrison Government has today introduced into Parliament new legislation to assist state and territory corrective services authorities identify, investigate and prevent illegal mobile phone criminal activity in Australia’s prisons. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said it is vital for prison authorities to have the powers they need to uncover illicit mobile phones and…
The Morrison Government has today listed Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, Hurras al-Din and the National Socialist Order as terrorist organisations under the Criminal Code and intends to list the entirety of Hamas. The Government has also re-listed Abu Sayyaf Group, al-Qa’ida, al-Qa’ida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb and Jemaah Islamiyah as terrorist organisations under the…
The Morrison Government has today introduced into Parliament the second stage of the Australian Government’s critical infrastructure reform package. The Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill will better protect Australia’s critical infrastructure and the essential services all Australians rely on from cyber-attacks – everything from our electricity and water, to health and medical care,…
Topics: Launch of Phase Two of the National Illicit Firearms Campaign. STELLA SMITH: My name is Stella Smith. I’m the Director of Crime Stoppers Australia I’m delighted to be here today to welcome you all to the State Library of Victoria for the launch of Phase Two of the National Illicit Firearms Campaign. I would…
The Morrison Government has partnered with Crime Stoppers Australia for this year’s National Illicit Firearms Campaign, keeping Australians safe by removing illegal guns from the community. During the three-month campaign, a range of community engagement and promotional events in regional and metropolitan communities across Australia will encourage people to share what they know about illegal…
Topics: Prime Minister’s strong leadership during the pandemic; Morrison Government’s significant new funding to counter all forms of violent extremism; serious questions about the Queensland government’s integrity. NEIL BREEN: Home Affairs Minister and the MP for McPherson on the Gold Coast, Karen Andrews. The Minister joins me on the line. Good morning, Minister. KAREN ANDREWS:…
The Morrison Government is investing an additional $61.7 million into Australia’s countering violent extremism (CVE) programs, keeping Australians safe from the full range of violent extremist ideologies and nearly doubling the total investment in CVE since such initiatives began in 2013. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the Government’s CVE programs had delivered strong…
Topics: Departure from Australia of Mr Novak Djokovic. PETER STEFANOVIC: Home Affairs Minister, Karen Andrews, joins us live now. Minister, thanks for your time this morning, as always. So is Novak out now for three years? KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning. Yes, he is. That is an outcome of the decision that was taken that was…
Australians have long prided themselves on a ‘fair go for all’. In practice, that means ensuring the same rules apply to everyone – no matter your wealth, fame or where you are from. This fundamental fairness is what underpins our democracy – and it’s absolutely crucial when it comes to managing Australia’s international border. Commonwealth…
Today’s announcement by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and ACT Police that an individual has been charged following their alleged involvement in criminal damage to Old Parliament House demonstrates the Morrison Government’s commitment to the rule of law and to safeguarding Australia’s long-cherished democratic processes, traditions and institutions. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews thanked…