DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545
MSPA 361/09
Thursday, 22 October 2009
DEFENCE BASE SECURITY REVIEW - UPDATE
Defence is implementing a range of policy and physical security measures which
reflect the findings of a recent review into Defence base security, and the subsequent
security risk assessments now being conducted at each base.
The review, which followed an alleged terrorist plot to attack Holsworthy Army
Barracks, examined security arrangements at Defence bases and facilities around
Australia.
The Secretary of Defence, Dr Ian Watt, said he was pleased with the progress that
Defence was making with implementing the recommendations.
“Actions are either complete or in progress on all recommendations,” Dr Watt said.
“These initiatives include strengthening Defence’s protective security alert system
and other policy underpinning security arrangements, additional patrolling presence
by the Australian Federal Police and contracted security guards, and a range of
physical security measures.”
The Secretary said that in addition to these initiatives, Defence was also implementing
enhanced security measures to strengthen and make more consistent existing security
arrangements across all Defence bases and facilities.
The enhancements included a new alert system on bases, refined lockdown
procedures, and updated emergency response plans.
“These security enhancements reflect the importance that Defence and the
Government places on the safety, security and well-being of ADF members, Defence
employees and contractors,” Dr Watt said.
Defence will not release details about the security review, its recommendations or the
enhanced security measures being put in place.
Media contact: Defence Media Liaison: 02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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