Australia faces increasing threats from natural disasters, pandemics and geopolitical tensions, necessitating robust preparedness mechanisms. This report recommends a road map of immediate, near-term and longer-term initiatives that the Australian Government should embrace. The report outlines building an effective national preparedness system, and the capabilities and capacities needed for it, using Finland as an exemplar.

This examination of right-wing extremists in Australia looks at the movements, motivations, and international links of local groups, particularly in online spaces. The report makes six recommendations focusing on social media platform regulation, law enforcement access to encrypted communications and the creation of a national hate crimes database.

This discussion paper outlines the principles, priority areas and whole-of-system considerations to shape the scope of Feeding Australia: National Food Security Strategy. Key priorities outlined in the paper include resilient supply chains, productivity, innovation and economic growth and competition. While Australia has a world class food system, it cannot afford to be complacent.

This green paper aims to deepen understanding of food security and inform policymaking in a changing geopolitical and technological context. It outlines 14 policy options including centralising the coordination, and decentralising the delivery, of preparedness activities; establishing accountability; and embedding food security as a national security priority and a key element of Australia’s engagement across...

The strategy outlines what the Australian Government is doing to safeguard Australians and Australian interests from terrorism and violent extremism. It details the changes to the terrorist threat environment since 2022 and outlines the key challenges faced domestically, and globally.

A wide-ranging collection of analyses and recommendations to assist the next Australian Government in its deliberations and planning. The structure reflects five interrelated aspects: the need to defend Australia; navigating a new world order; reform of security architecture and policies; securing critical infrastructure; and protection and use of natural resources. Each chapter includes prioritised policy...

A jointly authored analysis identifying common issues and trends contributing to youth radicalisation, including case studies from all of the Five Eyes countries. A whole-of-society response, including early intervention, is supported to counter the issue. The analysis informs the Australian Government’s upcoming counter-terrorism and violent extremism strategy.

This report aims to help the Australian Government and its defence apparatus negotiate Australia's security environment at a time of great global upheaval. It presents the new realities of the Australian-US alliance, examines how $59 billion p.a. in taxpayers’ money is being spent and concludes with recommendations for a Minister for Defence after the 2025...

Australia is the target of sophisticated and persistent foreign interference activities. This report details the threats posed by foreign interference to our nation’s sovereignty, democracy and national interests. It identifies the sectors most at risk, outlines the government measures implemented to combat these threats and offers practical advice for individuals and organisations to protect themselves.

Globally, terrorism remains a significant challenge. This report presents a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism over the past 10 years. It provides an analysis of the top 10 countries most impacted by terrorism and in-depth contributions from experts. It finds that attacks in the West increased for the first...