The Prime Minister’s chief advisor has reflected on Australia’s changing security mission. 

At the 'Securing Our Future' conference hosted by the Australian National University (ANU), Professor Glyn Davis, Australia's top public servant and the Prime Minister's chief advisor, shared insights on national security. 

In an era where digital connectivity has reshaped the landscape of threats and risks, Davis said tolerance, trust, transparency, and the intelligence community are all needed to safeguard democracy and national interests.

“Australia finds itself at a crossroads, navigating the tightrope between individual freedoms and the collective security imperative,” Davis stated.

Davis said the emergence of sophisticated surveillance technologies and the expansion of cyber-enabled crimes necessitate a robust, whole-of-nation effort to fortify Australia against threats.

He specifically pointed to the substantial growth in the Australian Signals Directorate's capabilities, spearheaded by the REDSPICE mission, aimed at enhancing the nation's defensive and offensive intelligence prowess. 

The commitment to recruit an additional 1,900 officers over the next decade is another example of the government's efforts to bolster national security infrastructure.

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