Proscription of terrorist organisations – 19 July 2010
The Australian Government has listed four groups as terrorist organisations under Australia’s counter-terrorism laws. Three groups are currently already proscribed organisations and are being relisted following advice from security agencies that they are either directly or indirectly engaged in, preparing, planning, assisting or fostering terrorist acts.
Community resilience and national security: an agenda for the future – 13 July 2010
Attorney-General Robert McClelland address to the Australian National University National Security College Canberra: ‘Community resilience and national security: an agenda for the future’.
Launch of Criminal Intelligence Fusion Centre – 13 July 2010
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland and Minister for Home Affairs, Brendan O’Connor, today launched the new Criminal Intelligence Fusion Centre within the Australian Crime Commission.
Bomb detection dogs to boost aviation and border security – 12 July 2010
Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O’Connor has today visited the first class of Australian Federal Police detection dog teams to benefit from a $17.8 million boost.
All-hazards approach to disaster funding – 2 July 2010
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland has announced that the Australian Government will extend the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) to include terrorist events as well as natural disasters.
Critical infrastructure resilience strategy – 30 June 2010
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today launched the Australian Government’s Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategy.
Legislation to enhance national security cooperation – 24 June 2010
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today introduced legislation to enhance cooperation, assistance and information sharing between Australia’s security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
$24.9 million to stop terrorists and criminals flying into Australia – 23 June 2010
The Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O’Connor today announced the start of work to expand an airline passenger security system to better protect Australia from terrorists and criminals
Tougher penalties for aviation threats - 14 June 2010
The Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O’Connor will propose tougher penalties for aviation-related crimes, such as bomb hoaxes and endangering an aircraft in flight.
New Protective Security Policy Framework – 8 June 2010
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today launched the Australian Government’s new Protective Security Policy Framework. Protective security comprises the physical, personnel, information and procedural measures that are put in place to safeguard Australia’s national security interests.
Financing of terrorism remains a security risk for Australia - 17 May 2010
Australia needs to continue its efforts to gather financial intelligence and to engage with communities to counter the financing of terrorism, according to the latest report from the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC).
Strengthening Australia’s national security capacity – 11 May 2010
The Rudd Government will invest over $500 million to further strengthen Australia’s national security capacity.
Countering violent extremism in our community – 11 May 2010
The threat of violent extremism will be targeted by a $9.7 million package of measures announced by the Government. Attorney-General, Robert McClelland said that the Government’s recent Counter-Terrorism White Paper acknowledged the risk of home grown terrorism and highlighted the importance of building a strong and resilient community to resist violent extremism and terrorism.
Australia has a strong and longstanding record of activism and achievement on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament and other arms control issues.
International declaration to combat organised crime – 1 May 2010
Attorneys-General from the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand and Australia today agreed a joint Declaration to cooperate in combating international organised crime.
Australia to accede to international cybercrime convention – 30 April 2010
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Stephen Smith, today announced Australia’s intention to accede to the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime.
Building expertise in national security: launch of the National Security College - 24 April 2010
The Australian Government today has formally opened the National Security College at the Australian National University, which will become a central institution in shaping the future of the nation's security policy and personnel.
Laws amended to prevent abuse of money transfer system – 16 April 2010
Minister for Home Affairs, Brendan O’Connor, today announced new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules (AML/CTF Rules) which provide powers to deregister high-risk money remitters.
Nuclear Security Summit - 14 April 2010
Australia views nuclear terrorism as a real and serious global threat and strongly supports the outcomes of the Nuclear Security Summit as set out in the Summit communiqué and workplan.
Australia to establish Independent National Security Legislation Monitor – 18 March 2010
Special Minister of State, Senator Joe Ludwig, today welcomed the passage of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Bill 2010.
Introduction of national security legislation – 18 March 2010
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today introduced legislation implementing a number of key changes to Australia’s national security and counter-terrorism laws.
Strengthening Australia's transport security – 11 March 2010
The Rudd Labor Government has today introduced legislation into the Parliament that will allow transport security authorities to respond more quickly and in a better coordinated way to threats to aviation and maritime security.
Legislation to combat people smuggling – 23 February 2010
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, and Minister for Home Affairs, Brendan O’Connor, today outlined the Government’s intention to introduce legislation to significantly strengthen Australia’s people smuggling laws.
Biometric data checks to strengthen border security- 23 February 2010
In a major strengthening of Australia's border security, the Australian Government will invest $69 million over four years to introduce biometric checks for visa applications being processed in 10 countries.
Counter-Terrorism White Paper, Securing Australia - Protecting our Community – 23 February 2010
The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, Attorney General, Robert McClelland and Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith today launched the 2010 Counter-Terrorism White Paper, Securing Australia, Protecting Our Community.Counter-terrorism trial sentences - 15 February 2010
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today acknowledged the sentences imposed by the Supreme Court of New South Wales in the trial of five individuals convicted of terrorism offences.
Strengthening aviation security – 9 February 2010
The Australian Government has today announced a comprehensive package of measures to strengthen Australia's international and domestic aviation security regime against emerging threats
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation’s (ASIO) submission to the review by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) into Administration and Expenditure No. 8 provides a detailed account of ASIO’s activities during 2008-09.
Passage of legislation to protect computer networks from attack - 2 February 2010
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today welcomed the passage through Parliament of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment Bill 2009.
Strengthening maritime security – 29 January 2010
The Rudd Labor Government has moved to strengthen security at Australian ports as well as oil and gas facilities to better protect maritime infrastructure from the threat of terrorism.
Cyber Security Operations Centre officially opened - 15 January 2010
The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, today officially opened Defence’s new Cyber Security Operations Centre in Canberra.
National Security College - 10 December 2009
Australia's first National Security College will be established, providing world class education and training in national security policy issues.
National cooperation delivers new warning system – 4 December 2009
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland and the Victorian Police and Emergency Services Minister, Bob Cameron today launched the national telephone-based emergency warning system, ‘Emergency Alert’ at the Victorian State Control Centre.
Chemicals of Security Concern Campaign launch - 3 December 2009
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today launched the Chemicals of Security Concern Campaign, a component of the Chemical Security Management Framework.
Commonwealth Organised Crime Strategic Framework - 25 November 2009
Attorney-General Robert McClelland and Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O’Connor have today launched a comprehensive framework for a more integrated and collaborative Commonwealth response to combat organised crime.
Australian Cyber Security Strategy launched - 23 November 2009
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland has today launched Australia’s first ever comprehensive Cyber Security Strategy.
Further measures to combat organised crime - 16 September 2009
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today introduced legislation into the Parliament to more effectively prevent, investigate and prosecute organised crime activity, and target the proceeds of organised criminal groups.
Four terrorist organisations re-listed - 8 September 2009
The Government has re-listed four groups as terrorist organisations under Australia’s counter-terrorism laws.
The organisations that have been re-listed are: Hamas’ Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, The Kurdistan Workers Party, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Listing of Al-Shabaab as a terrorist organisation - 21 August 2009
The Australian Government has listed Al-Shabaab as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code and the Charter of the United Nations Act.
National Security Legislation discussion paper - 12 August 2009
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today released the Australian Government’s Discussion Paper on National Security Legislation for public consultation.
Business-Government Advisory Group on National Security - 27 March 2009
The sixth meeting of the Business-Government Advisory Group on National Security was today held in Canberra.
The group chaired by Federal Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, met to discuss national security issues that affect business, with a focus on the national security reform agenda.
Proscription of six terrorist organisations - 17 March 2009
The Australian Government has today re-listed six groups as terrorist organisations under the Criminal Code, following advice from Australia’s security agencies.
Appointment of Duncan Lewis as National Security Adviser - 4 December 2008
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd today announced the appointment of Duncan Lewis AO to the new position of National Security Adviser to the Rudd Government.
The first National Security Statement to the Parliament - 4 December 2008
Address by the Prime Minister of Australia The Hon. Kevin Rudd MP. This Statement outlines the Government’s national security policy. It describes the scope of national security; our national security interests, principles and priorities; and outlines the Government’s vision for a reformed national security structure.
Three terrorist organisations re-listed - 3 November 2008
Attorney-General Robert McClelland has re-listed three organisations as terrorist organisations under the Criminal Code, following advice from Australia’s security agencies.
The organisations are Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), Jamiat ul-Ansar (JuA) and Al-Qa’ida in Iraq (AQI). The listings will operate for two years.
New National Counter-Terrorism Alert System - 30 September 2008
Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced the implementation of a new National Counter-Terrorism Alert System.
Three terrorist organisations re-listed - 8 August 2008
The Attorney-General Robert McClelland has re-listed three organisations as terrorist organisations under Australia’s counter-terrorism laws.
The organisations which have been re-listed are Al-Qa’ida (AQ), Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) and Al-Qa’ida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). The listings of AQ, JI and AQIM will operate for two years.
Communiqué - Business Government Advisory Group on National Security - 21 May 2008
The fifth Business-Government Advisory Group on National Security meeting was held in Canberra today. The group met to discuss national security issues that affect business, with a focus on business resilience.
Government and business talk national security - 21 May 2008
Business leaders from some of Australia’s top companies have met Attorney-General Robert McClelland and other Government Ministers in Canberra today to discuss national security.
Building more resilient communities to meet the challenges of the 21st Century - 13 May 2008
The Rudd Government will provide $42.6 million over four years to help communities become more resilient to threats and disasters, both man-made and natural.
Meeting the security challenges of the 21st Century - 13 May 2008
The Rudd Government will help Australia and our regional partners meet the security challenges of the 21st Century with more than $460 million additional funding over five years for a range of initiatives including policing, critical infrastructure protection and disaster mitigation.
Global cyber-terror exercise to test government and industry - 7 March 2008
The Rudd Government is joining forces with its international allies and private industry to test Australia’s response to a cyber terror attack.
Conviction and sentence for terrorism offences upheld - 20 December 2007
The New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal today upheld Faheem Khalid Lodhi's conviction for three terrorism offences and his sentence of 20 years imprisonment.
Security in Government Conference turns 20 - 5 December 2007
The 20th annual Security in Government (SIG) Conference gets underway in Canberra today and will examine the future of security.