Terrorism and National Security

According to the federal government, the threat of terrorism on Australian soil is real and enduring, and has become a persistent and permanent feature of AustraliaOCOs security environment. The main source of international terrorism and the primary terrorist threat to Australia is considered to be from a global militant jihadist movement, including violent extremists such as al-QaOCOida. Is terrorism really a significant threat to the Australian community, or are unprecedented government intelligence and policing powers and counter-terrorism laws of greater concern? What are the risks of terrorist attack from either foreign or domestically based threats? AustraliaOCOs broader defence and security interests are also undergoing changes in strategic defence planning, including the vast expense of upgrading air and sea power, and realigning our traditional alliance with the US while engaging with emerging regional giant, China. How vulnerable is Australia to attack OCo are we prepared? Three chapters: National security and counter-terrorism in Australia; Anti-terrorism laws; AustraliaOCOs defence and security interests. Also includes: Worksheets and activities; Fast facts; Glossary; Web links; Index." 'According to the federal government, the threat of terrorism on Australian soil is real and enduring, and has become a persistent and permanent feature of Australia's security environment. The main source of international terrorism and the primary terrorist threat to Australia is considered to be from a global militant jihadist movement, including violent extremists such as al-Qa'ida. Is terrorism really a significant threat to the Australian community, or are unprecedented government intelligence and policing powers and counter-terrorism laws of greater concern? What are the risks of terrorist attack from either foreign or domestically based threats? Australia's broader defence and security interests are also undergoing changes in strategic defence planning, including the vast expense of upgrading air and sea power, and realigning our traditional alliance with the US while engaging with emerging regional giant, China. How vulnerable is Australia to attack – are we prepared?Three chapters: National security and counter-terrorism in Australia ; Anti-terrorism laws ; Australia's defence and security interests. Also includes: Worksheets and activities ; Fast facts ; Glossary ; Web links ; Index.Sources of information: Titles in the ‘Issues in Society'series are individual resource books which provide an overview on a specific subject comprised of facts and opinions. The information in this resource book is not from any single author, publication or organisation. The unique value of the ‘Issues in Society'series lies in its diversity of content and perspectives. 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According to the federal government, the threat of terrorism on Australian soil is real and enduring, and has become a persistent and permanent feature of Australia's security environment. The main source of international terrorism and the primary terrorist threat to Australia is considered to be from a global militant jihadist movement, including violent extremists such as al-Qa'ida. Is terrorism really a significant threat to the Australian community, or are unprecedented government intelligence and policing powers and counter-terrorism laws of greater concern? What are the risks of terrorist attack from either foreign or domestically based threats? Australia's broader defence and security interests are also undergoing changes in strategic defence planning, including the vast expense of ugrading air and sea power, and realigning our traditional alliance with the US while engaging with emerging regional giant, China. How vulnerable is Australia to attack – are we prepared? The information in this book is divided into three chapters: National security and counter-terrorism in Australia; Anti-terrorism laws and Australia's defence and security interests. Also includes: Worksheets and activities ; Fast facts ; Glossary ; Web links ; Index. The Threat Of Terrorism On Australian Soil Is A Key Feature Of Australia¿s Security Environment. The Main Source Of International Terrorism Is From A Global Militant Jihadist Movement, Which Includes Violent Extremists Such As Alqa¿ida. Is Terrorism Really A Significant Threat To The Australian Community, Or Are Unprecedented Government Powers And Counter-terrorism Laws Of Greater Concern? What Are The Risks Of Attack From Foreign Or Domestically Based Threats? Australia¿s Broader Defence And Security Interests Are Undergoing Changes In Strategic Planning, Including Upgrading Air And Sea Power, And Realigning Our Traditional Alliance With The Us While Engaging With Emerging Regional Giant, China. How Vulnerable Is Australia To Attack ¿ Are We Prepared?chapter 1: National Security And Counter-terrorism In Australiachapter 2: Anti-terrorism Lawschapter 3: Australia¿s Defence And Security Interestsworksheets And Activities; Glossary; Fast Facts; Web Links; Index According to the federal government, the threat of terrorism on Australian soil is real and enduring, and has become a persistent and permanent feature of Australia's security environment. The main source of international terrorism and the primary terrorist threat to Australia is considered to be from global militant jihadist movement, which includes violent extremists such as al-Qa'ida. Is terrorism really a significant threat to the Australian community, or are unprecedented government powers and counter-terrorism laws of greater concern? What are the risks of attack from foreign or domestically based threats? 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Issues addressed include peer pressure and teen friendships; dating pressures and expectations; domestic violence and abusive relationships; and According to the federal government, the threat of terrorism on Australian soil is real and enduring, and has become a persistent and permanent feature of Australia's security environment. This books asks, Is terrorism really a significant threat to the Australian community, or are unprecedented government intelligence and policing powers and counter-terrorism laws of greater concern?