The Tasmanian Palmer United Party Senator Jacqui Lambie has delivered a tirade against Sharia Law.
Lambie spoke today on the government’s National Security Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2014. [Read more…]
Shorten Maintains Support For Abbott Government On Iraq; Also Outlines Conditions
Sep 22, 2014
The Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten, has reiterated the ALP’s support for the Abbott government’s “humanitarian” mission in Iraq, whilst setting out conditions for continuing support.
Shorten responded in the House of Representatives to a Statement on National Security by Prime Minister Tony Abbott. [Read more…]
Abbott: Keeping Our Country As Safe As Possible
Sep 13, 2014
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has focussed on national security and terrorism in his weekly video message.
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Transcript of Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s weekly video message.
Recent events in the Middle East have reminded Australians that we live in an uncertain world.
The Government has been working to keep our country as safe as possible – because your security is our first priority.
Yesterday, on advice from experts in our security and intelligence agencies, the National Terrorism Public Alert was raised from medium to high. [Read more…]
Terrorism, Policing & The Media: Controversial Keelty Speech
Jan 29, 2008
The Federal Police Commissioner, Mick Keelty, has made a controversial speech in which he argues for a gag on media coverage of terrorism arrests.
The speech was delivered to the Sydney Institute. [Read more…]