The maritime gateway: ports and border security

How do ports sustain Australia’s economy, border security and defence preparedness?

What are the biggest strategic challenges facing Australian ports?

What role do ports play in combating organised crime and protecting Australia’s borders?

What partnership, policy or capability would most improve Australia’s port security now?

In this episode, Sharryn Parker speaks with Mike Gallacher and Mike Outram about the role of ‘ports’ as critical infrastructure and the challenges of protecting Australia’s maritime supply chains.

Michael Gallacher is Chief Executive Officer at Ports Australia.

Michael Outram is the former Australian Border Force Commissioner and Distinguished Advisor at the ANU National Security College (NSC).

Sharryn Parker is a Senior Policy Advisor at NSC, on secondment from the Department of Defence.

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Show notes:

· NSC academic programs – find out more

· Beyond the Checkpoint by Mike Outram