The proposed new Australian Border Force will sit alongside the Australian Defence Force, the Australian Federal Police and ASIO. Commentators have raised concerns about the need for an Australian ‘Homeland Security’ service and the longer term consequences of creating a new security agency, in particular scope creep and cost.
A stronger border – establishment of an Australian Border Force
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