Media Releases
Second Quarter 2012
17 May 2012 - Better intelligence leads to record seizures
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today released the Australian Crime Commission’s Illicit Drug Data Report revealing a record number of illicit drug seizures in 2010-11.
16 May 2012 - Australian Federal Police intercept vessel
Australian Federal Police intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel last night half a nautical mile off Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
15 May 2012 - Statement on family court matter in Queensland
Family law matters involving children are often very difficult and I feel for everyone involved in the current matter in Queensland.
15 May 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Glenelg operating under the control of Border Protection Command has intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel that sought assistance north west of Christmas Island last night.
12 May 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Wollongong, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel west of Christmas Island yesterday.
11 May 2012 - 20 new AFP officers for Australia's major airports
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today welcomed 20 new sworn Australian Federal Police Officers at a ceremony held in Canberra.
11 May 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Wollongong, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north east of Christmas Island overnight.
10 May 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Childers, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north north west of Ashmore Island today.
9 May 2012 - Third tranche of anti-dumping legislation passes House of Representatives
Minister for Home Affairs Jason Clare today welcomed the passing of the third tranche of the Government’s anti-dumping legislation through the House of Representatives.
8 May 2012 - New Customs and Border Protection vessels
Attorney-General Nicola Roxon and Minister for Home Affairs and Justice Jason Clare today announced that the Federal Government would provide $33.3 million for the operation of two new vessels for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
8 May 2012 - New Forensic facility to provide the Australian Federal Police with better criminal intelligence
Attorney-General Nicola Roxon and Minister for Home Affairs and Justice Jason Clare today announced that the Federal Government would deliver a new purpose-built forensic facility for the Australian Federal Police.
7 May 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessels
ACV Triton, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north of Ashmore Islands last night.
6 May 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessels
HMAS Wollongong, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, has intercepted two suspected irregular entry vessels that sought assistance north of Christmas Island today.
5 May 2012 - Modern technology to get Australian travellers through Customs easier
More Australians coming home from overseas will be able to clear Customs by using their e-passports instead of waiting in a queue to have it stamped by a Customs officer.
4 May 2012 - Australia and United States working together on homeland security
The Australian and United States Governments today signed joint statements which will see increased intelligence sharing to combat transnational crime, including terrorism, and to make travel between Australia and the United States easier.
1 May 2012 - International Trade Remedies Forum meets to discuss next stage of anti-dumping reforms
Minister for Home Affairs Jason Clare today met with the International Trade Remedies Forum – which brings together industry, unions and government to reform Australia’s anti-dumping system.
30 April 2012 - It's time to work together to stop more people dying at sea
Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Justice and Acting Minister Immigration Jason Clare today called on the Opposition to work with the Government to stop people making the dangerous journey by sea to Australia.
30 April 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Glenelg, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north of Christmas Island today.
29 April 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Glenelg, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north north west of Christmas Island today.
28 April 2012 - Next stage of reforms to crackdown on organised crime - Making Commonwealth law enforcement more corruption resistant
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today announced the next stage in reforms to crackdown on organised crime – making law enforcement more corruption resistant.
27 April 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Maitland, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north west of Ashmore Islands tonight.
26 April 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
ACV Holdfast Bay operating under the control of Border Protection Command has intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel that sought assistance south west of Ashmore Islands last night.
24 April 2012 - $40 million in assets seized including Rolls Royces, yachts, a Lamborghini and an Aston Martin
The Federal Government today congratulated the Australian Federal Police on the seizure of around $40 million in assets believed to be the proceeds of crime generated through an elaborate tax evasion and money laundering scheme.
24 April 2012 - Federal Government response to Coronial Inquiry into Christmas Island tragedy
The Federal Government today released its response to the recommendations of the Coronial Inquiry into the Christmas Island tragedy which occurred on 15 December 2010.
23 April 2012 - Jason Clare and Scott Morrison launch the next Mateship Trek
The Federal Member for Blaxland Jason Clare and Federal Member for Cook Scott Morrison today announced that they will spend the next year organising and training for their next Mateship Trek – along the 'Black Cat' Track between Wau and Salamaua in Northern Papua New Guinea.
20 April 2012 - Australian Manufacturer Wins Prestigious International Award
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today congratulated Brisbane manufacturer Ferra Engineering on winning a prestigious international award.
19 April 2012 - Tender released for Hawk Lead-In-Fighter support
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced the release of the Request for Tender (RFT) for maintenance support to the Hawk Lead-In-Fighter
18 April 2012 - Making Mitcham’s streets safer
Brittania Mall in Mitcham Melbourne will receive a safety upgrade with Whitehorse Council receiving $100,000 to install three CCTV systems under the Federal Government’s Safer Suburbs program.
18 April 2012 - Making Sunnybank's streets safer
The Federal Government has taken action to improve safety in the Sunnybank business and retail precinct, providing $300,000 in funding under the Safer Suburbs program.
18 April 2012 - Work underway on new armoured vehicle simulators
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that work was underway on the next tranche of vehicle training simulators for Australian crews operating the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV).
18 April 2012 - Border protection command intercepts vessel
ACV Triton, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel south south west of Browse Island today.
17 April 2012 - Opinion piece published in the Daily Telegraph
I know how serious crime is in western Sydney. I live here. I was born and raised in Cabramatta. I saw what it did to my hometown. I still remember being offered heroin every night I got off the train after uni.
16 April 2012 - Customs and Federal Police secure major heroin bust
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today congratulated the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and the Australian Federal Police on the arrest of two men allegedly involved in importing an estimated 65 kilograms of a substance containing heroin.
14 April 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Bundaberg, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north of Christmas Island today.
13 April 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Bundaberg, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north east of Christmas Island early this morning.
12 April 2012 - Update on National Illicit Firearms Assessment and Establishment of Firearms Intelligence and Targeting Team
The Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Crime Commission Mr John Lawler today provided an update to Attorneys General and Justice Ministers on the national intelligence assessment into the illegal firearms market.
11 April 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessels
HMAS Launceston, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel west of Christmas Island last night.
6 April 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Pirie, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north of Ashmore Islands early this morning.
5 April 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Maryborough, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north-east of Scott Reef today.
4 April 2012 - Minister congratulates Federal Police and Customs on disruption of cocaine syndicate
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today congratulated the Australian Federal Police and Customs and Border Protection Service on disrupting an alleged international cocaine syndicate that attempted to import approximately 200 kilograms of cocaine.
3 April 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Childers, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north west of Ashmore Islands this morning.
2 April 2012 - Child Exploitation Tracking System to be rolled out nationally
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today announced that software used in a child exploitation investigation where 15 people were arrested two weeks ago, will now be rolled-out Australia wide.
2 April 2012 - AFP to recruit 250 new police officers - 'Anything but every day' campaign
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) today launched the “Anything but every day” recruitment campaign to draft 250 new police officers over the next two years.
2 April 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Bathurst, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north of Tiwi Islands tonight.
First Quarter 2012
30 March 2012 - Australian federal police over security at sydney airport
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today announced that the Australian Federal Police had assumed responsibility for policing and security at Sydney Airport.
30 March 2012 - Integrity tests to be introduced for federal law enforcement officers
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today announced that the Federal Government will introduce legislation to conduct targeted integrity tests on Commonwealth officers suspected of corruption.
27 March 2012 - International people smuggling syndicate disrupted by the Australian Federal Police and international law enforcement agencies
Minister for Home Affairs and Justice Jason Clare has today congratulated the Australian Federal Police (AFP) on the arrest of four Australian-based men alleged to be organisers of an international people smuggling syndicate.
26 March 2012 - People trafficking research paper released
Attorney General Nicola Roxon and Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice today released a research paper into people trafficking by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC).
24 March 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
ACV Triton, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel south, south-east of Ashmore Islands last night.
23 March 2012 - Release of annual fraud report
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today released the Australian Institute of Criminology’s Fraud against the Commonwealth 2009-10 Annual Report to Government.
23 March 2012 - 13 arrested in alleged child exploitation breakthrough
Minister for Home Affairs and Justice Jason Clare today congratulated the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for breaking an alleged child exploitation ring – arresting 13 people and seizing hundreds of thousands of images and videos.
21 March 2012 - New laws strengthen Commonwealth law enforcement
The Australian Government today welcomed the passage of legislation which introduces a wide range of reforms to support the work of Commonwealth law enforcement officers.
21 March 2012 - Students race towards an engineering career
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that the Federal Government would provide an additional $1.1 million to continue the successful F1 in Schools program.
21 March 2012 - Third tranche of anti-dumping legislation introduced
Minister for Home Affairs Jason Clare today introduced the third tranche of legislation to implement the Government's anti-dumping reforms.
19 March 2012 - R 18+ computer game category one step closer
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today said that an R18+ category for computer games was another step closer today with legislation passing the House of Representatives.
18 March 2012 - Opposition out-of-date on firearm inquiry
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today said the Opposition’s call for a firearms inquiry was out of date.
14 March 2012 - Minister congratulates NSW and Federal law enforcement agencies on weapons haul
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today congratulated NSW and Federal law enforcement agencies on Strike Force Maxworthy - which led to the seizure of firearms and ammunition and the arrest of four people yesterday.
13 March 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Maryborough, operating under the control of Border Protection Command intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north east of Ashmore Reef this afternoon.
12 March 2012 - Latest information on drug use and crime
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today released the latest information on drug use amongst people arrested by police.
9 March 2012 - Bright lights to make Ballina sports fields safer
Ballina sports fields will be safer with Ballina Shire Council receiving a $90,000 grant for lighting under the Federal Governmens Safer Suburbs program.
8 March 2012 - Minister expands criteria for Secure Schools Program
Preschools will now be able to apply for funding under the Federal Government Secure Schools Program, Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Justice and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare announced today.
8 March 2012 - First National Action Plan to empower and protect women and girls in conflict zones
The Gillard Government has today, International Women’s day, unveiled a landmark national plan to protect women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations around the world.
8 March 2012 - $1 million taken from criminals to help women and children escaping domestic violence
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today announced that $1,026,085 confiscated from criminals will be used to boost security at crisis accommodation shelters for victims of domestic violence.
6 March 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Wollongong, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north west of Christmas Island tonight.
6 March 2012 - Money taken from criminals to fund Tassie PCYC "Youth Plus" program
The Tasmanian Association PCYC Inc. will receive a $148,900 grant funded by money confiscated from criminals to provide early intervention and mobile outreach projects for young people across Tasmania.
6 March 2012 - Money taken from criminals to fund Huon Valley PCYC
Huon Valley PCYC will receive a $99,060 grant to employ a teacher to train local young people in metal fabrication and construction to help them get a job.
6 March 2012 - $2 Million taken from criminals to fund PCYCs
The Federal Government today announced that almost $2 million confiscated from criminals will be provided to Police and Community Youth Clubs (PCYCs) around Australia to help young people at risk of falling into a life of crime.
4 March 2012 - Crime falling across Australia
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today released the Australian Institute of Criminology’s (AIC) annual report into crime trends which shows the crime rates continue to fall across most major categories.
2 March 2012 - New home for Customs detector dogs
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today opened the new 8.9 hectare facility where the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service’s detector dogs will be bred and trained.
1 March 2012 - Australian Law Reform Commission Review of Classification released
Today the Gillard Government has tabled the Australian Law Reform Commission’s review of the National Classification Scheme.
29 February 2012 - Parliament passes International Crime Cooperation reforms
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today said new laws had passed the Parliament which will streamline the work Australia does with other countries to tackle crime.
28 February 2012 - Anti-dumping reforms pass the House of Representatives
The Federal Government’s anti-dumping reforms have taken another step forward with new laws passing the House of Representatives.
23 February 2012 - Christmas Island tragedy Coronial Inquiry
The Federal Government today acknowledged the findings of the Coronial Inquiry in the Christmas Island tragedy which occurred on 15 December 2010.
23 February 2012 - Construction starts on new Australian patrol boats
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today visited Austal’s Henderson facility where they have started construction on Customs and Border Protection’s eight new Cape Class Patrol Boats.
22 February 2012 - Implementation review of ACLEI oversight of Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare announced that the first year of the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity’s (ACLEI) oversight of the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service would be reviewed.
22 February 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessels
Border Protection Command has intercepted two suspected irregular entry vessels overnight.
21 February 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Ararat, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north of Christmas Island, last night.
18 February 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel overnight
HMAS Maitland operating under the control of Border Protection Command has intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel that sought assistance north west of Christmas Island last night.
17 February 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessels
Australian authorities have intercepted two suspected irregular entry vessels.
15 February 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS ARARAT operating under the control of Border Protection Command has intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel that sought assistance north west of Christmas Island this evening.
15 February 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
ACV TRITON, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, boarded a suspected irregular entry vessel north-north west of Ashmore Islands this afternoon.
15 February 2012 - R 18+ computer game legislation introduced
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today introduced legislation to establish an R 18+ category for computer games.
14 February 2012 - New international police agreement with Serbia to tackle transnational crime
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today announced that the Australian Federal Police and Serbian Police Directorate will sign an agreement to co-operate on transnational crime like money laundering and drug trafficking.
12 February 2012 - Firearms used in drive by shootings to be traced by the Australian Crime Commission
Minister for Home Affairs and Justice Jason Clare today announced the Australian Crime Commission would conduct a National Intelligence Assessment of the illegal firearm market and its links to gang activity in Australia.
11 February 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Maryborough, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, boarded a suspected irregular entry vessel north of Christmas Island this morning.
10 February 2012 - Reports highlight risks of money laundering and terrorism financing
Attorney-General Nicola Roxon and Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today released three reports highlighting the risks to Australian business and non-profit organisations of money laundering and terrorism funding.
10 February 2012 - Minister welcomes new additions to Australian Federal Police ranks
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today attended the graduation ceremony of 20 new Australian Federal Police Protective Service Officers.
8 Feburary 2012 - Anti-corruption commissioner appointment to be extended
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today announced the Government would move to allow the term of any Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner to be extended for two years.
7 February 2012 - Protecting our children on the internet - ThinkUKnow campaign
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today joined the Australian Federal Police to remind parents, teachers and children about the importance of internet safety.
7 February 2012 - Cyber crime reminder for small business
Attorney-General Nicola Roxon and Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare are today reminding small businesses and their customers to be vigilant in protecting themselves against cyber crime.
3 February 2012 - Improving safety in Australian schools
The Federal Government will spend $15 million to make more Australian schools safer places for children to learn.
1 February 2012 - $3 million taken from criminals to be used to clean up graffiti
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today announced the Federal Government had allocated $3 million from the Proceeds of Crime Fund to help local councils clean up and prevent graffiti.
30 January 2012 - Reappointment of Acting Trade Measures Review Officer
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today announced the reappointment of Mr Stephen Skehill as the acting Trade Measures Review Officer (TMRO) for an additional six months.
26 January 2012 - AFP officers recognised in Australia Day Honours
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare congratulated two Australian Federal Police officers who were today awarded the Australian Police Medal.
25 January 2012 - Working together to protect Australia - Australian Federal Police and Defence sign MoU
The Australian Federal Police and Defence are working together to make it easier for police officers who are also Defence Reservists to serve Australia in both capacities.
19 January 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Maitland, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north-east of Christmas Island today.
17 January 2012 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Glenelg, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, boarded a suspected irregular entry vessel east-north-east of Christmas Island this afternoon.
Fourth Quarter 2011
24 December 2011 - Border Protection Command assists vessel today
Border Protection Command intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north of Christmas Island today.
17 December 2011 - Addressing the drug trade from Central America to Australia
The Australian Government is taking new action with Central American countries to address the flow of drugs through this region to Australia.
16 December 2011 - Minister welcomes more cops on the beat
Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare today addressed the graduation ceremony of the newest sworn officers of the Australian Federal Police.
16 December 2011 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel
HMAS Pirie, operating under the control of Border Protection Command intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel west of Ashmore Islands this morning.
14 December 2011 - Border Protection Command intercepts vessel (Minister O'Connor)
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