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A memorial site in Martin Place after the Lindt siege. Picture: Toby ZernaSource:News Corp Australia
Defence Minister Marise Payne said the changes will give the Australian
Defence Force pre-approval to respond to threats on land, at sea and in the
air.
The move will also simplify and expand the military’s powers to search,
seize, and control movement at the scene of a terrorist incident.
“These reforms will ensure defence is more flexible and agile in the way it
supports states and territories,” Ms Payne said.
Police forces remain the best first response to terrorist incidents.
States and territories will continue to have primary responsibility for
protecting life and property in their jurisdictions, Mr Porter said.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced last July there would be
increased co-operation between police and the military in response to
incidents, including special forces providing specialised training to local
officers.
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He told his friends his vest was stab-proof and offered to demonstrate. It wasn't.
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Any differences in behavior between our development builds and the patch
1.12 reference can be systematically cataloged and corrected, while still
operating from a foundation that’s stable and secure.