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Latest news: Security Measures

Push for more access in digital crime-fighting age

Push for more access in digital crime-fighting age

Police in one state may soon have the power to compel those with suspected organised crime links to provide phone passwords or face up to seven years in jail.

'Easier to target': water, power firms face rising risk

'Easier to target': water, power firms face rising risk

'Easier to target': water, power firms face rising risk

'Easier to target': water, power firms face rising risk

Australian utility providers are being warned to tighten their security and isolate vital parts of their operations as disruptive online attacks spread.

Man charged after smuggled boat arrivals stun campers

Man charged after smuggled boat arrivals stun campers

Man charged after smuggled boat arrivals stun campers

Man charged after smuggled boat arrivals stun campers

Suspicious activity in a car park near where a group of foreign nationals arrived on a boat has led to a Taiwanese national being charged with people smuggling.

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AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

A former Labor foreign affairs minister has decried Australia's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as a bad decision that will undermine security.

'Unprecedented': concerns over 24/7 patron surveillance

'Unprecedented': concerns over 24/7 patron surveillance

Privacy advocates and experts have raised concerns about a plan to allow police to watch hospitality patrons over a 24/7 live feed.

Australia needs 'speed' in face of global uncertainty

Australia needs 'speed' in face of global uncertainty

Australia and Germany will make it easier for troops to operate from each other's countries as the two nations look at deepening defence co-operation.

New rules for big free gigs after Amyl cancellation

New rules for big free gigs after Amyl cancellation

After one of Australia's favourite free music venues cancelled an Amyl and the Sniffers gig, it has spelled out how it will cope with future big-name acts.

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'A shame': security fears hamper visit by Israeli head

'A shame': security fears hamper visit by Israeli head

'A shame': security fears hamper visit by Israeli head

'A shame': security fears hamper visit by Israeli head

Members of Australia's Jewish community have been left feeling "very uncomfortable" after Israel's president cancelled a key visit amid security concerns.

Minns won't lobby PM for national royal commission

Minns won't lobby PM for national royal commission

Minns won't lobby PM for national royal commission

Minns won't lobby PM for national royal commission

The NSW premier will stay in his lane as calls continue to mount on the prime minister for a national royal commission into the Bondi terror attack.

'Bring us together': PM holds firm on terrorist review

'Bring us together': PM holds firm on terrorist review

'Bring us together': PM holds firm on terrorist review

'Bring us together': PM holds firm on terrorist review

The federal government is remaining steadfast in its commitment to a mass shooting probe as Jewish communities continue to demand a full royal commission.

Questions remain over Bondi shooters' Philippines trip

Questions remain over Bondi shooters' Philippines trip

Questions remain over Bondi shooters' Philippines trip

Questions remain over Bondi shooters' Philippines trip

The father and son duo who carried out the Bondi Beach attack might have travelled to the Philippines in a failed attempt to meet someone, an expert says.

PM resists Bondi beach terror attack royal commission

PM resists Bondi beach terror attack royal commission

PM resists Bondi beach terror attack royal commission

PM resists Bondi beach terror attack royal commission

A retired intelligence chief will lead a review into the agency response to the Bondi attack but the opposition and Jewish groups want a royal commission.

Strong security pledge as Jewish families plead with PM

Strong security pledge as Jewish families plead with PM

Strong security pledge as Jewish families plead with PM

Strong security pledge as Jewish families plead with PM

The NSW premier has heralded a new chapter in the state's security protocols and resources following a deadly anti-Semitic terrorist attack.

Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Companies should scrutinise the artificial intelligence technology they deploy, researchers have warned, after vulnerabilities were found in a Chinese tool.

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Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Top officials have made progress on an overhaul of working with children check rules to better shield young people from predators in the care sector.

'Contingency plans' for Australian deployment to Gaza

Australia’s Chief of Joint Operations says plans are being made for the possibility of troops being sent to Gaza as part of a 'stabilisation force'.

No 'idle threat': childcare on notice as reforms agreed

Education ministers have agreed to a national CCTV trial in childcare centres, a workers register and mandatory training as providers are warned to shape up.

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of the need for stronger rules around arms control as China pursues nuclear expansion.

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Businesses being held to ransom but more refuse to pay

Ransomware is on the rise in Australia, with an analysis of data breaches showing more online attacks come with a financial motive.

Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race

Artificial intelligence is being used to craft more dangerous cyber attacks, putting some of Australia's most critical industry sectors at greatest risk.

Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in

A review is under way at a major Australian stadium where security is being beefed up after two men allegedly smuggled firearms into a football match.

Footy fans face tighter security after stadium gun find

Checks will be bolstered at AFL games after a "breakdown" in manual safety checks was blamed for two men allegedly bringing guns into the stadium.

National security boss uses disappearing texts for work

Concerns have been raised about a home affairs secretary using an encrypted messaging app after a US scandal involving military plans sent on the same platform.

Cautious relief after nation wipes out bird flu strain

Farmers are cautiously relieved with the announcement a strain of bird flu has been eradicated in Australia, as they begin to rebuild the devastated industry.

Australia warned to wise up as cyber attacks continue

As technology evolves, so do criminals, and the government must update its infrastructure and standards to keep Australians safe, an expert has urged.

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