Top legal expert criticises Australian government and US military commission
A top legal expert has criticised both the Australian government and the United States military commission charged with the task of trialling terrorism suspect David Hicks.
View ArticleTerrorists are affluent, educated and already here says expert
Terrorists are affluent, educated and already here - that's the message from Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) veteran cum terrorism analyst and author Michael Scheuer who is currently in Australia to...
View ArticleWhite paper timing not a distraction says Smith
The Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says Australia needs to carefully watch for the threat of home grown terrorism. A new white paper released today says terrorism has become a permanent feature in...
View ArticleAustralia under permanent terror threat: Rudd
The Federal Opposition says the Government doesn't have much to show for the 14 months it's taken to release its Counter-Terrorism White Paper. Kevin Rudd warned that Australia is under permanent...
View ArticleASIO to get extra powers to chase criminals
Australia's domestic spy agency ASIO has always played a significant role in national security and counter-terrorism but it's set to undergo some changes. The Government will introduce new bills into...
View ArticlePM 'sexed up' terrorism document: Abbott
The Federal Opposition says it appears Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has sexed up the white paper on counter-terrorism, amid reports he ordered language in the document to be hardened to emphasise threats....
View ArticleEnd of Operation Iraqi Freedom 'a milestone': Molan
A retired senior officer of the Australian Army says the official end to United States combat operations in Iraq is a significant milestone.
View ArticleCall for 'Terror Laws' review
The ACT Greens want a review of anti-terrorism laws before they are renewed for a further 5 years.
View ArticlePolice to get new counter-terrorism vehicles
Australia has boosted its counter-terrorism capability with the delivery of three blast and bulletproof armoured rescue vehicles.
View ArticleNew York celebrates confirmation of Osama bin Laden's death
666 took you to Times Square.
View ArticleGillard thanks Obama for bin Laden killing
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the US special forces that shot Osama bin Laden have Australia's gratitude.
View ArticleThe Drum - Monday 23 May
Peter Lloyd hosts a panel discussion featuring writer and broadcaster Sally Warhaft, lawyer Greg Barns and James Paterson from the Institute of Public Affairs.
View ArticleAir marshals grounded by cost cuts
Australian Federal Police numbers at Darwin and Canberra airports will be cut in a bid to reduce costs.
View ArticleKaren Middleton - An Unwinnable War
'An Unwinnable War: Australia in Afghanistan' is the new book from Karen Middleton, the Chief Political Correspondent with SBS television.
View ArticleGreens want terrorism legislation changes
The ACT Greens want to remove preventative detention from the Territory's counter terrorism laws.
View ArticleInterview with Karl Eikenberry
Leigh Sales speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan.
View ArticleA helping hand for refugees
Scholarships awarded to refugees are about more than just the monetary support.
View ArticleTwo strangers shed light on refugees
Two University of Canberra students, linked by a common thread, offer an insight into the life of refugees from the perspective of a new generation.
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