National Affairs


Security 2008 delivers groundbreaking security solutions

14th October, 2008 by
More than 150 local and international exhibitors participated in the latest security expo at Security 2008, transforming the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre into a showcase for today’s security innovations.
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Business urged to join fight against organised crime

14th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Sep/Oct
The global police agency, Interpol, is helping national police services combat the growing scourge of transnational crime.
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Accelerated use of high tech at borders

14th October, 2008 by
Australia is likely to see accelerated use of high technology such as biometrics which will revolutionise border protection and passenger movements, particularly at airports.
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Getting intelligence right

14th October, 2008 by Ian Wing | ASM | Sep/Oct 2008
In the wake of weaknesses exposed over Iraq’s WMDs, and the ongoing challenge of terrorism, Australian intelligence is about to undergo major reforms. Ian Wing has this report.
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E-security Review prompted by cyber attacks

14th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Sep/Oct
The Federal Government’s whole-of-government review of e-security – prompted by intelligence community concerns about an upsurge in cyber attacks against government, business and community CIT systems – is expected to be completed by the end of October.
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National criminal intelligence system coming

14th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Sep/Oct
Federal, State and Territory police are expected to have new technology in place next year which will allow instant exchange of information about criminals and suspects from around Australia.
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$3m to help volunteers fight disasters

14th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Sep/Oct
The Federal Government has provided $3 million in funding grants to boost the recruitment, retention and training of volunteer organisations at the front line of emergency management.
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Aviation security screening report being finalised

14th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Sep/Oct
The new External Advisory Group assisting the Rudd Labor Government in its review of security screening at the nation’s airports is expected to report before Christmas.
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Seagoing patrol vessels strengthen police CT role

14th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Sep/Oct
State Police marine commands are being strengthened with bigger, high-tech ocean-going patrol boats to help counter terrorism and seaborne crime.
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Research produces security technologies

14th October, 2008 by Jane Symonds | ASM | Sep/Oct 2008
The CSIRO’s Secure Australia program is having commercial success with its security technology research and development.
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New patrol boat and more aircraft for northern Australia

29th August, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Editor | ASM | July
Border and environmental protection, combating illegal foreign fishing and the fight against people smuggling in northern Australia have been strengthened with more aircraft and a new patrol vessel.
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High Priority Spending continues on National Security

28th September, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Editor | ASM | June
The Rudd Government has continued high-priority Federal spending across Australia’s national security agencies in its first national Budget, with a total of $5.3 billion allocated to the Attorney-General’s portfolio alone.
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Exercises simulate terrorist prosecutions

29th August, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Editor | ASM July/A
The Australian Federal Police, ASIO and other members of the Australian intelligence community are taking part in regular exercises to simulate the investigation and prosecution of terrorism offences. Ernie Davitt has the story.
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National DNA database expanded

29th August, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Editor | ASM July/A
The national DNA database, used by police and law enforcement agencies to connect offenders with unsolved crimes, has now been expanded to about 400,000 DNA profiles obtained from human biological samples.
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Expanded seabed puts pressure on national security assessment

29th August, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Editor | ASM July/A
The recent UN decision confirming Australia's jurisdiction over the resources within an additional 2.5 million square kilometres of seabed will have a major impact on Australia's national energy security assessment, as Ernie Davitt writes.
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Getting down to business: industry action needed for security innovation

13th October, 2008 by Chris Flaherty | ASM | Jun 2008
Dr Chris Flaherty catches up with Senator the Hon. Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research to talk about R&D, Innovation and the Australian security industry.
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Border security upgrade under the microscope

13th August, 2008 by Ernie Davitt | ASM | April 2008
National Affairs Editor, Ernie Davitt looks at the possibilities of the Rudd Government making budget cutbacks in border security.
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Security intelligence: countering espionage in the 21st century

13th August, 2008 by Ernie Davitt | ASM | March 2008
ASIO has warned that espionage, including the area of IT and information security is alive and well in the new millennium. National Affairs Editor Ernie Davitt has the story.
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Homeland Security plans under review

13th August, 2008 by Ernie Davitt | ASM | February 2008
National Affairs editor, Ernie Davitt reports that all eyes are on the new Australian Labor Government as its implements its national security policy.
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