Australias-Counter-Terrorism-Strategy-2015

Australia’s response to the 2002 Bali bombingsThe 12 October 2002 terrorist attack in Bali remains the largest single act of terrorism to have directlyaffected Australians. 202 people were killed, including 88 Australians.Australian governments worked in partnership with Indonesia to respond. The CommonwealthGovernment provided emergency evacuations for critically injured Australians and undertook a jointcriminal investigation with Indonesia.Australian State and Territory governments provided a number of important resources such as victimidentification experts and played a pivotal role in the repatriation of deceased Australians.Public health, infrastructure and theeconomyEnsuring the physical and psycho-socialwellbeing of individuals affected by a terroristact is paramount. National approaches topublic health emergencies are coordinated bythe Australian Health Protection PrincipalCommittee, which is chaired by theCommonwealth Government Chief MedicalOfficer and includes Chief Health Officers fromStates, Territories and New Zealand.Critical infrastructure is essential for ourcommunity to function normally. Australiangovernments will work closely with businessesand industry to ensure critical infrastructure isrestored as quickly as possible following aterrorist attack.Acts of terrorism may impact the financialwellbeing of individuals, businesses and thebroader economy. Financial support isavailable to individuals, businesses or Stateand Territory governments. This plays animportant role in supporting our economy inthe aftermath of a terrorist attack.20 | AUSTRALIA’S COUNTER-TERRORISM STRATEGY