The Threat of Terrorism for Australia.

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…essential role in providing specialist assault forces capable of dealing with high risk terrorist incidents which threaten Australian interests and which are beyond the capability of civilian authorities to resolve. In addition to conducting counter terrorist operations, the ADF also provides advice, assistance and training to police, other government agencies and foreign allies on counter terrorism prevention and security measures. The lethal force capability of the ADF provides an effective deterrent to political motivated violence.