Australian Government: Attorney-General's Department
Australian Government: Attorney-General's DepartmentAchieving a Just and Secure Society

Budget 2004 - 2005 Information Fact Sheets

 

  • Backgrounder - Security environment update
    Continuing unrest in Iraq, instability in the South West Pacific and the recent bombings in Spain serve as a timely reminder of the continuing threat posed by terrorism. The Coalition Government continues to strengthen Australia's counter-terrorism capabilities with new resources and capabilities across Government, including extensive commitments in the Attorney-General's portfolio.
  • Fact sheet 1 - A safer Australia
    The 2004-05 Budget provides the Attorney-General's portfolio with additional funding to implement a range of strategic national security measures. This will continue to improve Australia's capacity to deal with the threat of terrorism and builds on the extensive work already underway.
  • Fact sheet 2 - Improving legal services
    The 2004-05 Budget continues the Australian Government's commitment to provide a wide range of measures to ensure the smooth operation of legal services. Significant funds are allocated to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of migration litigation processes. In addition, the Government is providing additional funds for legal aid in Commonwealth matters and is contributing to Australia's wider responsibilities in the operation of the International Criminal Court.
  • Fact sheet 3 - Border protection
    Funds in the 2004-05 Budget build on our current successful border protection strategies as well as consolidating Australia's position as a world-leader in using new technologies to protect our borders.
  • Fact sheet 4 - Regional assistance
    The Australian Government will continue to provide assistance to countries in the region through a range of programs that will assist with law enforcement, the administration of justice and the enhancement of good governance. The package will strengthen police intelligence gathering and law enforcement, broaden counter-terrorism, and undertake law and justice and financial intelligence activities.
  • Fact sheet 5 - Support for crime fighting
    New measures in the 2004-05 Budget will allow funding for a new National Community Crime Prevention Programme providing community grants for grass roots projects. In addition, Budget 2004-05 will allow the continuation of the excellent work being done by our crime fighting agencies, including the Australian Federal Police.