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Lessons from two recent terrorist trials

This presentation outlines the use of terrorism legislation in targeting and eventually convicting and sentencing terrorists in Australia. The presentation focuses on two recent trials, namely:

Regina (C’Wealth) v Benbrika & Ors (2009) VSC 21
Regina (C’Wealth) v Elomar & Ors (2010) NSWSC 10

The discussion will focus on the evidence that was collected and how it was used to underpin subsequent convictions.

Speaker:      Michael Crowley, ECU
Date:             Thursday 20 May, 2010
Venue:         ECU Joondalup Campus, Building 21  Room 201
Time:            4.30pm – 5.30pm

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Research shows that terrorist attacks occur over an 8 stage cycle. If an attack is able to advance to the attack stage of this cycle, the attackers have a 90% probability of success. This leaves security forces with only a 10% chance of survival if and when an attack is launched.

Any degree of security can be overcome with the right planning. The secret is to put measures in place to identify planning activities, as well as harden targets to deter an attack during the target selection and planning stages.

This presentation is designed to educate security students and professionals about the terrorist attack cycle, along with simple strategies on how to exploit its vulnerabilities and reduce the likelihood of a successful attack.

Speaker:      Cameron Taylor, WA Police
Date:             Thursday 29 April, 2010
Venue:         ECU Mt Lawley Campus, Building 17  Room 103
Time:            1.00pm – 2.0pm

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