The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) notes the elevation of Australia’s official terror alert level to ‘probable’ from the previous ‘possible’ level.
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) Director-General, Mr Mike Burgess said in the media that Australia’s security environment has become more volatile and unpredictable with Australians being radicalised and being radicalised more quickly.
AFPA President Alex Caruana said the impact of this announcement highlights how important the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and its appointees are when it comes to national security and protecting the community.
“AFP officers will be at the forefront of protecting Australia and its communities. This rising of the terror alert level will require AFP officers, operating in many different roles, to have a focus on preventing and disrupting possible terror-related violent acts being committed here on Australian soil.