Overview
New South Wales (NSW) has a robust economy and is one of the most attractive locations in the Asia Pacific region in which to do business. The characteristics that make NSW a great place to live and work can also make it attractive to terrorists.
The NSW Government is committed to working with business in NSW to counter terrorism. Details about some of the government programs to assist NSW businesses manage their security risks are available on this website:
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secure Business Network - Businesses are invited to join the secure Business Network to receive briefings, sector specific information, case studies and details on upcoming events
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Places of mass gatherings - A national approach has been developed in relation to mass gatherings' protection, including an online guided self–assessment to determine your mass gathering’s level of attractiveness to terrorists
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Critical infrastructure - NSW Government is working closely with owners/operators of this infrastructure through the NSW Critical Infrastructure Protection Program
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Chemicals of security concern - Nation-wide consultation on the Draft COAG (Council of Australian Governments) Report on the Control of Chemicals of Security Concern is completed. The draft report recommended that COAG agree to strengthen security for chemicals that terrorists are most likely to access or target in Australia.
Good Security, Good Business
The Australian Government has produced a guide to help small to medium businesses with risk management planning.
The Good Security, Good Business guide provides details of how your business can minimise risks, manage and recover from an incident, including a terrorist attack. You can download a copy of the booklet from the Australian Government Trusted Information Sharing Network website.