AVERT Responds to ASIO’s Increased Threat Level
Photo: ASIO director-general Mike Burgess announcing raised terror threat level (ABC News: Matt Roberts)
Following ASIO's annoucement on the 5th of August that the terrorist threat to Australia is now "probable," there has been significant discussion about the implications for national security and public safety. Experts note that while there is no immediate threat, the heightened alert level calls for vigilance and preparedness. This shift reflects broader global security trends and emphasises the need for community awareness.
AVERT Research Members have responded to the announcement by sharing their knowledge, expertise, and perspectives with the community. For an informed and considered analysis, please view the commentary below.
Ms Lydia Khalil (AVERT convenor)
Why Australia's terror threat level has been raised
Why a terrorist attack is now ‘probable’
Australia raises terror threat level of disinformation, conspiracy theories stoke fears of unrest
Prof. Michele Grossman
Frustration, confusion and Andrew Tate driving extremism in the young
Dr. Levi West
Terrorism 'Probable': ASIO raises threat level for first time in 10 years
A/Prof. Josh Roose
Australia raises terror alert level
Prof. Greg Barton
Why Australia’s terror threat was raised
International relations expert says it ‘absolutely makes sense’ to raise terror threat level
Why ASIO raised the terror threat level
Prof. Ramon Spaaij
ASIO has now declared the terrorist threat to Australia is ‘probable’. What does this mean?