Terrorism Alerts - Update

The National Terrorism Public Alert System is a range of four levels that communicate an assessed risk of terrorist threat to Australia. Security leaders should be aware of guidance material that outlines minimum security considerations where there are changes within the four levels.

The four levels are:

• low—terrorist attack is not expected
• medium—terrorist attack could occur
• high—terrorist attack is likely
• extreme—terrorist attack is imminent or has occurred.

The National Terrorism Public Alert System guides national preparation and planning. It also dictates levels of precaution and vigilance to minimise the risk of a terrorist incident occurring.

The Australian Government regularly reviews alert levels.

Australian governments can change an alert level for one or more impacted communities, locations or sectors as required. A change in alert level(s) will be communicated by the Prime Minister or representative. Your Premier/Chief Minister is likely to provide you with more information specific to your state or territory.

While the public alert system may not directly affect your day to day life, it is important that you are aware that these arrangements exist. All Australian governments are committed to ensuring that you can have confidence in Australia's ability to respond to any terrorist threat or activity.