A key component of effective National Security is countering terrorism. This involves preventing, responding to and recovering from a terrorist act.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has a dedicated Counter Terrorism function which conducts investigations into terrorism related offences in Australia and overseas, where there is an Australian connection. The primary objective of the division is to uphold Australia’s national security, and a key way in which this is achieved is through national and international cooperation.

The AFP website outlines its key Counter Terrorism activities, as well as its international and national presence.