National Terrorism Threat Level

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Australia's current National Terrorism Threat Level is PROBABLE.​ It is important to stay up to date with advice from local authorities and the current threat level.​

For further information visit the Australian National Security website.

South Australian Counter-terrorism Arrangements

All emergency management arrangements in South Australia are governed by the Emergency Management Act 2004 (the Act). The South Australian State Emergency Management Plan (SEMP) is prepared under section 9 of the Act to manage all emergencies. The SEMP sets out South Australia’s emergency management arrangements for enabling an effective prevention from – preparedness for – response to – and recovery from – an emergency.

Terrorism is listed in the SEMP as one of nine key hazards or potential emergencies in South Australia and therefore it is required that all aspects of the state’s approach to the hazard to be coordinated. This includes:

  • Undertaking emergency management planning activities
  • Preparing, reviewing and maintaining a Hazard Risk Reduction Management Plan
  • Reviewing and reporting to the State Emergency Management Committee on activities and issues arising with agency planning and/or coordination

The South Australian Counter-Terrorism Action Plan Working together for a safe community provides an overview of counter-terrorism arrangements at both the state and federal level and outlines how the SA Government is working towards a safe a resilient South Australia where the community can live without unnecessary interference or fear of violence.

National Counter-terrorism Arrangements

In addition to arrangements under the South Australian State Emergency Plan, South Australia contributes to Australia’s national approach to counter- terrorism.

South Australia is a party to the Intergovernmental Agreement on Australia’s National Counter Terrorism Arrangements. The Agreement sets out the roles and responsibilities of the Commonwealth and states and territories, and seeks a nationally consistent approach to countering terrorism.

The Agreement also establishes the Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC). The ANZCTC is the primary forum for developing and coordinating nationally consistent approaches to countering terrorism. South Australia is represented on the ANZCTC by senior members of the South Australia Police and Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

To learn more about the national counter-terrorism strategies and plans, access Australia's Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the National Counter-Terrorism Plan.