World events in recent times demonstrate that terrorism is a credible and serious threat to Australia. The Queensland Government has a strong focus on community safety, as the freedom to pursue our sporting, cultural, recreational and business interests in a safe environment is important to Queenslanders.

Queensland Government counter-terrorism priorities - information on

• strategy and planning documents; and
• initiatives and priorities.

Protecting people, places and events - information for

• owners and operaters of places of mass gathering and event organisers; and
• owners and operators of critical infrastructure.

Government preparedness and response - information on

• the Queensland Counter-Terrorism Plan;
• government asset protection;
• counter-terrorism exercises; and
• the State Crisis Centre.

Counter-terrorism resources - publications, media releases and statements links.

Pandemic influenza

Since avian influenza first broke out in 2003, all Australian governments have been preparing for the possible emergence of a new strain of human influenza, which might develop into a pandemic.

Pandemic planning in the workplace - information to assist industry owners and operators prepare for an influenza pandemic in the workplace.

Resources:  Please visit www.qld.gov.au and follow the health links for more Queensland Government documents and information on pandemic influenza.