Security in Government Conference 2007
The Future of Security
5 to 7 December 2007
National Convention Centre, Canberra
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The Protective Security Coordination Centre (PSCC), a Division of the Attorney-General’s Department hosted the 20th Security in Government (SIG) Conference at Canberra’s National Convention Centre from 5 to 7 December 2007.
The theme for SIG 2007 was 'The Future of Security'. The national security environment has changed dramatically since the inaugural SIG in 1987 and it seemed timely to look ahead and examine 'The Future of Security' on the 20th anniversary of SIG.
With emerging threats of pandemics and bioterrorism, WMD proliferation and cyber-crime, and with environmental issues and natural disasters, all governments and the private sector continue to develop effective and coordinated protective security arrangements.
SIG 2007 examined these issues and highlighted the need to harness science, engineering and technology capabilities to better deal with this evolving security landscape and safeguard Australians and Australian interests.
Program 2007
Speeches
- The Future of Security for Australia – Address by the Hon Robert McClelland MP, Attorney-General – 7 December 2007 [PDF 53KB]
- Shaping Legislation to Meet Future Security Challenges – Speech by Mr Robert Cornall AO, Secretary, Attorney-General's Department – 5 December 2007
- Australia’s Strategic Outlook: A Longer-Term View – Speech by Mr Peter Varghese, Director-General of the Office of National Assessments – 5 December 2007 [PDF 73KB]
- The Future of Intelligence – Speech by Mr Paul O'Sullivan, Director-General of Security, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation – 5 December 2007 [PDF 123KB]
- Australia’s Future: Crisis Management Collaboration – Presentation by Mr Duncan Lewis AO DSC CSC, Deputy Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet – 5 December 2007 [PDF 212KB]
- Panel Discussion: Home Grown Terrorism in Australia: the Way Forward – Mr Angus Campbell, First Assistant Secretary, National Security Division, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet – 5 December 2007 [PDF 24KB]
- All Hazards Planning for Australia’s Security – Mr Tony Pearce, Director-General, Emergency Management Australia – 5 December 2007 [PDF 82KB]
- Security Industry - Security Licensing – Mr Peter Wythes, Director of National Security Business Partnerships, Critical Infrastructure Protection Branch – 6 December 2007 – Powerpoint Presentation [PDF 880KB], Speech [PDF 75KB]
- Counter Terrorism: Global Perspectives – Mr Perry Head, Assistant Secretary of Counter Terrorism Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – 7 December 2007 [PDF 40KB]
- Fighting Extremism Through Cooperation: An Indonesian Perspective – Mr Ansyaad Mbai, Inspector-General (ret). – 7 December 2007 [PDF 59KB]
SES Breakfast
Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Australian War Memorial
As part of SIG, the Attorney-General’s Department holds a breakfast every year for Senior Executive Officers (SES) of Australian Government departments and agencies.
The guest speaker at the SIG 2007 SES Breakfast was the British High Commissioner, Her Excellency the Rt Hon Mrs Helen Liddell. She presented the topic ‘Learning Lessons the Hard Way’, which explored the history of terrorism and counter-terrorist legislation in the UK, and included the lessons learned from the 7 July 2005 terrorist attacks in London.
Useful information
- Venue details – National Convention Centre [PDF 32KB]
Venue details – National Convention Centre [DOC 81KB]