From Dataveillance to Überveillance and the Realpolitik of the Transparent Society (The Second Workshop on the Social Implications of National Security)
Publication date: October 2007
Pages: 306
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Description: This multidisciplinary publication presents the ideas and research findings on the social implications of national security measures, focused on the big picture question of surveillance vs security.

The workshop was sponsored by RNSA AND CTCP (Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention at the University of Wollongong).

Recent advances in security technology 2007
Publication date: October 2007
Pages: 397
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Description: The 2007 RNSA Security Technology Conference, held in September 2007, was the third organized by RNSA to identify the valuable contribution that science, engineering and technology can make to enhance the nation’s security. The conference showcased cutting edge research and accomplishments.

This volume contains the refereed papers from the Conference.

Australian Developers and Distributors of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Sensors
Publication date: November 2006
Pages: 19
Cost: Softcopy free.
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Description: This publication identifies Australian researchers, manufacturers and distributors of CBRNE sensors. The aim of this publication is to aid individuals and organisations in the identification of potential partners for collaboration or systems for procurement.

While there are only a few research and development organisations in Australia specialising in CBRNE sensors, those that are have the potential to be world leaders or are already have this reputation.

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Recent advances in security technology
Publication date: September 2006
Pages: 439
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Description: The 2006 RNSA Security Technology Conference, held in September 2006, was the second organized by RNSA to identify the valuable contribution that science, engineering and technology can make to enhance the nation’s security. The conference showcased cutting edge research and accomplishments.

This volume contains the refereed papers from the Conference.

The Social Implications of Information Security Measures on Citizens and Business
Publication date: May 2006
Pages: 262
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Description: This multidisciplinary publication presents the current and potential status of information security measures, considers their implications on citizens and business, and identifies their impact on legislation and privacy at a local and global level.

Recent advances in counter-terrorism technology and infrastructure protection
Publication date: July 2005
Pages: 235
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Description: This book contains the proceedings of the 2005 Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Summit. The Summit showcased cutting edge research and accomplishments in SET. The proceedings contained the refereed papers from the Summit.

1. Lessons for managers responsible for running exercises, April 2008

2. Labor’s Election & Pre-Election Commitments on National Security, Defence and Homeland Security, 28 November 2007
3. National security capability development for non-traditional security threats October 2007
4. Labor's Flagged National and Homeland Security Principles, Policies and Initiatives, September 2007
5. Close Airports or Pandemic Influenza Will Fly In, August 2007
6. Voter's Guide to National Security: Evaluation Criteria, August 2007
7. 2007 E-Security Agenda, July 2007
8. The Future of Private Security January 2007
9. 2007 Trends for Homeland Security in Australia January 2007
10. The future of intelligence November 2006
11. Universities and their role in countering extremism August 2006
12. Shedding the green skin: Advice when engaging former Army personnel for civilian security positions
13. The cost of a terrorist attack to your business April 2005
14. A pandemic-induced withdrawal of Coalition forces from Iraq December 2005
15. Critical issues for the COAG Counter-Terrorism Summit September 2005
16. The beginning of the end for risk management? September 2005
17. Addressing national security misconceptions is critical in developing effective public awareness campaigns August 2005
18. Community involvement in national security: An essential but difficult task
19. Who should pay for security enhancements? Creating a defensible and equitable process for sharing costs and benefits between critical infrastructure and the community
20. The role of public servants in the war on terrorism

Australian Security Course and Training Catalogue
PDF Catalogue
Publication date: March 2007
Cost: PDF free

Description: The Australian Security Course and Training Catalogue contains courses and training events from: tertiary institutions, government agencies, private sector organisations, & non-government organisations.

The Catalogue lists security and related courses including: security, risk, intelligence, emergency management, counter-terrorism, law enforcement, aviation, maritime & land transport security.

Dealing with suspicious and hazardous mail for frontline staff
A1 Wall Chart
Publication date: February 2007
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Description: This wall chart provides a process for responding to explosive, biological, chemical or radiological contaminants, sharps and dangerous items, and offensive letters and parcels.
We have designed this wall chart specifically for mail rooms, receptions and personal assistants dealing with opening mail and parcels. It has space for inserting your emergency contacts.

A danger greater than war: NSW and the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. By Robyn Arrowsmith
Publication date: February 2007

Book Cost: $49.95 incl. GST, postage and packaging.
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Description: The 1918-1919 Spanish Influenza pandemic was the greatest calamity to befall NSW. Over 6,000 citizens of NSW died, tens of thousands were hospitalised and about one third became infected.
The citizens of NSW stoically faced unemployment, bureaucratic failings, and the deaths of their loved ones as three waves of influenza infections hit the State over eight months.

This book presents for the first time a comprehensive picture of this monumental crisis on NSW society.
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Directory of Mass Transport Security Services and Technologies
Publication date: January 2006
Pages: 110
Cost: Pdf version: Free, download from here (4.5 mb)
Description: The Directory is an easy to use information source to quickly locate companies with the particular skill or technology you are after. The comprehensive index lists over 140 categories making searching easy and accurate. Over 90 of Australia’s leading security organisations are included making the Directory an invaluable aid to rapidly locating expertise.

CD of the conference Pandemic Preparations for Agencies, Essential Services, Critical Infrastructure Organisations and Businesses 31 March 2006, Rydges Lakeside, Canberra (12-13 July 2005)
Publication date: April 2006
Discs: 1
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Description: The CD contain all the plenary addresses of the conference. These consist of

DVD of day 1 and 2 of the Safeguarding Australia Summit: 4th Homeland Security Conference (12-13 July 2005)
Publication date: August 2005
Discs: 2
Cost: $42 for the 2 disc (includes postage and handling included):.
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Description: These DVDs contain all the plenary addresses of the conference. These consist of

• The Hon. Philip Ruddock, MP, Attorney-General
• Dr Boaz Ganor, Executive Director, The International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism, Herzlia, Israel
• Professor Rohan Gunaratna, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, Singapore
• Duncan Lewis, First Assistant Secretary, National Security Division, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
• Assistant Commissioner Ben McDevitt, National Manager Counter-Terrorism, Australian Federal Police
• The Hon Arch Bevis MP, Shadow Minister for Homeland Security and Aviation and Transport Security
• Rob Tonkin, former Head, Australian Government Task Force on Offshore Maritime Security
• Rear-Admiral Russ Crane, RAN, Commander, Joint Offshore Protection Command and Director-General, Coastwatch
• Aldo Borgu, Program Director, Operations and Capability Program, Australian Strategic Policy Institute
• Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, Office of the Privacy Commissioner
• Laurie Glanfield, Director General, NSW Attorney- General's Department
• Anna Johnston, Chair, Australian Privacy Foundation
• Geoff McDonald, Assistant Secretary, Security Law, Attorney-General's Department
• Professor George Williams, Director of the Gilbert and Tobin Centre of Public Law, University of NSW
• Robert Toner, SC, Secretary, NSW Bar Association
• Ted Lapkin, Senior Policy Analyst, Australia Israel Jewish Affairs Council
• The Hon. Justin Madden, MLC, Victorian Minister for the Commonwealth Games
• Michael Power, Director Operations, Office of Commonwealth Games Coordination Security Scott Butler, General Manager-Facilities, Melbourne Cricket Club
• Leonie Mack, Assistant Secretary, Security Programs Branch, Attorney-General's Department
• David Templeman, Director-General, Emergency Management Australia
• Robert Addona, former Senior Inspector, Threat Reduction Infrastructure Protection Section, New York Police Department
• Jason Brown, Chief Security Officer, ADI Limited
• Katharine Heather, Senior Export Adviser, Austrade
• Athol Yates, Australian Homeland Security Research Centre

This publication is no longer produced.

• December 2005: The security and counter-terrorism measures of the Australian Government’s Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook and supplement
• September/October 2005: Surviving a pandemic: Essential preparations for critical infrastructure and businesses
• June and July 2005: Surface Transport Security – Where is it going? (Part 1 and 2)
• May 2005: 2005-06 Australian Budget Analysis and supplement
• March and April 2005: The business opportunities in supporting the Australian Intelligence Community (Part 1 and 2)
• January/February 2005: What the Australian Government expects of the private sector
• December 2004: The security and counter-terrorism measures of the Australian Government’s Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook
• November 2004: Knowing the Government’s agenda
• October 2004: The post-election Australian
  domestic security environment
• September 2004: How big is the Australian homeland
  security market?
• August 2004: Australia’s homeland security market and industry’s role

2007 Labor's Election and Pre-election Commitments on National Security, Defence and Homeland Security

Click here to read the full list of pre-election and election committments.

2007 National Security Election Roundup

The Roundup provides a non-partisan wrap-up of the weekly national security developments.

• Week 5 - 18 November 2007
• Week 2 - 26 October 2007
• Week 1- 19 October 2007