Eliminating Victim Disarmament in Australia: A Comprehensive Strategy for Permitting Self-Defence Tools in High-Risk Areas and Vulnerable Scenarios

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Addressing Violent Crime in Australia: Introduction  In Australia, violent random crime poses a significant threat to communities, particularly in areas characterized by high police-to-citizen ratios — specifically where the ratio is less than 1 officer to 600 citizens. Such ratios often correlate with increased risks of violent crime and civil unrest, highlighting the inadequacy of … Read more

Pilot Program

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Legal Argument for Citizen Possession of Concealable Firearms for Self-Defense and Community Safety Introduction: In light of the evolving threats to personal security and national safety, particularly in a wartime context, it is essential to assess the legal grounds for allowing citizens to possess concealable firearms. This argument articulates a case for a structured approach … Read more

The Unexpected Vulnerability of Nations: Lessons from History

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Throughout history, several nations have faced unexpected invasions, often due to a dangerous underestimation of their vulnerabilities or the intentions of other countries. Historical examples highlight a recurring theme of surprise in military engagements, which serves as a cautionary tale for nations today, including Australia: France (1940): Despite being one of Europe’s strongest military powers, … Read more

Australian Civil-Military Centre

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The Australian Civil-Military Centre is a unique organisation. We work in contexts where there are no easy answers, where the environment is always changing, as is the number and range of our Australian stakeholders and international counterparts. The Plan on a Page video presentation captures the Who, Why, What, Where and How we do business … Read more

Submission Regarding Proposed Legislation Impacting Sporting Shooters: Concerns and Recommendations

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The Hon. Daniel (Dan) Purdie MP Minister for Police Queensland Government Dear Minister, Subject: Concern Regarding WA Legislation Impact on Sporting Shooters in Queensland I am writing to express my concern regarding the proposed medical and psychological testing for sporting shooters legislation currently being considered in Western Australia. As a retired Queensland police officer with … Read more

ag.gov.au

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Subject: Inquiry Regarding National Security Database Functionality Dear Administration Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out on behalf of the representative plaintiffs to formally address two pressing questions about the proposed national security database, particularly focusing on its functionality and the critical aspect of data removability. Given the current geopolitical … Read more