Australian Government: Attorney-General's Department
Australian Government: Attorney-General's DepartmentAchieving a Just and Secure Society

Counter-terrorism arrangements in Australia

Terrorism remains a serious threat to Australia, and Australia's counter-terrorism strategy is continually evolving to address the security environment.

In recent years, Australia has critically reviewed its national security arrangements and introduced a range of important measures and reforms. Australia's enduring counter-terrorism aim is to protect Australians and Australian interests. The Australian Government seeks to achieve this by:

  • working with state, territory and local governments, businesses and the community to build an effective nation-wide counter-terrorism capability; and
  • contributing to regional and wider international counter-terrorism efforts

In support of achieving  its counter-terrorism goals and principles, The Australian Government's counter-terrorism strategy is based on prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.