Budget Priorities Upgrading Domestic Security In response to the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the Government is providing additional funding of $1.3 billion over five years to upgrade security within Australia.
Airport security will receive an additional $190 million. Armed Australian Protective Service officers will travel on selected international and domestic flights, and additional Australian Protective Service officers and explosive detector dogs will guard Australia's airports.				improving aviation security
The Government has provided an additional $539 million to the Australian Federal Police, Australian Protective Service, Customs and Australian security intelligence agencies to assist in identifying potential security threats.				identifying threats
A further $420 million will enhance the Commonwealth Government's capacity to respond to possible future security incidents. New funding will establish a second Australian Defence Force Tactical Assault Group, a permanent incident response capability and double the Australian Federal Police's Strike Team capability. These officers can intervene rapidly and effectively to remove security threats.				increasing Australia's capacity to respond to security incidents
Additional Funding for Upgrading Domestic Security (a) Figures may not add exactly owing to rounding.