The Security Briefing | Australia (2)

ASC panellists on stage during a seminar session

August 12, 2026 by Mark Tilley

Smart Cities, Smart Security: ConSeC 26

ConSeC 26, is the Association of Security Consultants (ASC) annual conference and exhibition, and one of the UK’s leading events for executive level security practitioners. Taking place on 29th Octobe...

Australia’s Foreign Policy Faces a More Complex Security Landscape

Australia’s foreign policy agenda is becoming increasingly shaped by defence, strategic resilience and ...

May 20 2026

Australia's 2026 Defence Strategy Signals a New Era of National Security Focus

Australia’s approach to national security is entering a new phase, as the government unveils its 2026 ...

Apr 16 2026

EU and Australia Agree Historic Security Pact

Australia and the EU have signed a new Security and Defence Partnership after an historic visit from European ...

Apr 1 2026

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

FIA and BSIA to Extend Support of The Security Event and The Fire Safety Event in Australia

A joint pavilion from two of the UK’s leading industry bodies will take centre stage at The Security Event ...

Mar 31 2026

Cybersecurity Spending in Australia Set to Surpass $7.5 Billion in 2026

Cybersecurity investment in Australia is continuing to accelerate, with new forecasts indicating that ...

Mar 24 2026

Nearly Half of Australians Anticipate Military Threat Within Five Years

Public concern around Australia's national security outlook is rising, with new research from Australian ...

Mar 23 2026

Australia Introduces Mandatory Security Standards for Smart Devices

Australia has introduced new mandatory cyber security standards for consumer smart devices, marking a ...

Mar 11 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. (Hollie Adam/Pool Photo via AP)

Australia and Indonesia Sign New Security Treaty to Boost Bilateral Cooperation

Australia and Indonesia have formalised a new security treaty, marking an important step in strengthening the ...

Feb 20 2026

Australia Deploys ANZAC-Class Frigates to Support Indo-Pacific Security and Regional Presence

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has commenced a new series of Regional Presence Deployments in 2026, with two ...

Feb 4 2026

A visual of a student or trainee using a VR headset in a simulated crime scene lab environment

Virtual Reality Transforms Crime Scene Investigation Training in Australia

Australian forensic education is undergoing a technological shift with the adoption of immersive virtual ...

Feb 3 2026

Anti-Hate and Extremism Laws in Australia Expand ASIO Powers

Australia’s Federal Government has introduced new draft legislation to strengthen anti-hate and extremism ...

Jan 21 2026

Australia Launches Royal Commission into Bondi Beach Terror Attack

In response to the tragic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in December 2025, which claimed 15 lives in what ...

Jan 20 2026

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