What's the nature of your enquiry?

Countering Terrorism

The NSW Police Force is committed to engaging with the community on counter terrorism issues.

As the lead agency for counter terrorism in NSW, we seek to improve community understanding of the terrorism arrangements in NSW and address any community concern relating to terrorism powers legislation.

Australia's current National Terrorism Threat Level is PROBABLE. This is because there are a small number of people in Australia and overseas who want to cause Australia harm.

You don't need to change your daily behaviour or activities, but it is important to be aware of current advice from police or guidance from Government authorities regarding changes to the threat level.

National Threat Advisory System

National Terrorism Threat Level is set in accordance with the National Terrorism Threat Advisory System - a five-tier, colour coded, National Terrorism Threat scale which informs the public about the likelihood of an act of terrorism occurring in Australia. It enables authorities, businesses, and individuals to take appropriate measures for their own safety and security as well as that of their family, friends and associates.

​Australia’s general terrorism threat level is PROBABLE — there is a greater than fifty per cent chance of an onshore attack or attack planning in the next twelve months.

The national terrorism threat level is a warning tool to provide government and the public an indication of what ASIO is seeing and anticipates in the near future. The security environment will continue to change in response to issues and events that arise both in Australia and overseas. The government will continue to provide updated advice to the Australian community as these changes occur.

What should you do?

In the current environment, Australians should go about their daily business as usual but should exercise caution and be aware of events immediately around them.

If you see, hear or become aware of something suspicious or unusual, call the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400. Every call is important and could prevent a terrorist attack in Australia.

For an emergency contact Triple Zero (000), and to report information about crime in confidence contact CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000.

Refer to the Australian National Security website for further information on:

• National Terrorism Threat Advisory System
• Current National Terrorism Threat Level
  • The Australian Security Environment
  • What will an attack look like?
  • Our response.

The NSW Police Force Facebook page will carry regular updates every time fresh information comes to hand. Just search for then follow NSW Police Force within Facebook.

Further news and information on crime and community safety can be found within the police.nsw.gov.au website

The NSW Police Force Engagement Intervention Unit engages with community groups on terrorism related issues. The unit aims to increase community awareness of counter terrorism arrangements and to build police understanding of their impacts on the community. In addition, there are other NSW Police Force programs in place to encourage tolerance and mutual respect such as the community liaison officers in local area police offices.

National Security Hotline - 1800 123 400