Public Consultation - Draft COAG Report on the Control of Chemicals of Security Concern
Release date: 25 February 2008
A series of public information sessions will be held across NSW to examine the threat to Australia from the possible use of chemicals for terrorism purposes. The sessions follow the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) draft Report on the Control of Chemicals of Security Concern.
The Commander of the Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics Command, Assistant Commissioner Peter Dein said, “In order to ensure the continued safety of the NSW community, the NSW Police Force is actively contributing to this report to minimise the potential misuse of chemicals.
“A key challenge of this review has been to establish an effective means of improving the security of chemicals while ensuring they remain accessible to legitimate users,” Assistant Commissioner Dein said.
Commander of the Counter Terrorism Co-ordinated Response Group, Superintendent John Stapleton said, “The NSW Police Force in partnership with the Department of Premier and Cabinet are conducting a series of free information sessions across regional and metropolitan NSW.”
“The information sessions will provide an opportunity for business and community members, with an interest in the production, manufacture, transportation, use or disposal of chemicals to be informed about the report and its recommendations.
“The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet is seeking input by interested parties on the recommendations by 4 April 2008,” Superintendent Stapleton said.
These information sessions will be held on the following dates and locations:
| Armidale |
Friday |
29 February 2008 |
12pm-2pm |
Armidale City Bowling Club |
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| Bathurst |
Monday |
3 March 2008 |
2pm-4pm |
Bathurst RSL |
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| Dubbo |
Tuesday |
4 March 2008 |
10am-12pm |
Taronga Western Plains Zoo |
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| Wagga Wagga |
Wednesday |
5 March 2008 |
10am-12pm |
Carriage House Motor Inn |
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| Newcastle |
Thursday |
6 March 2008 |
1.30pm-3.30pm |
Newcastle City Hall |
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| Wollongong |
Friday |
7 March 2008 |
2pm-4pm |
Wollongong Golf Club |
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| Sydney |
Friday |
7 March 2008 |
9.30am-11.30am |
Wesley Conference Centre |
Information relating to the report and the information sessions can be found on the secureNSW website. Anyone wishing to attend should visit the secureNSW website and register your interest.
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Issued by NSW Police Media Unit (02) 8263 6100
Authorised by Assistant Commissioner Peter Dein