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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 39 MIN

Modernising Australia's border security

from The National Security Podcast

Why do Australia’s borders require a fundamental rethink? How can Australian governments build on the vision of Australia’s borders as a national strategic asset? How can new forms of border governance, such as the use of AI and advanced data analytics, be introduced without undermining public trust? What should the border look like for industry, travellers, the pubic, international partners and those interested in conducting trade with Australia? In this episode, Mike Outram joins Sally Bulkeley to discuss the need for Australia to reconceptualise its borders as strategic assets, the threats posed by transnational crime, and the economic benefits of modern border management.Sally Bulkeley is Deputy Head of the ANU National Security College (NSC).Mike Outram APM is a Distinguished Advisor at NSC. He was Commissioner of the Australian Border Force from 2018 to 2024. He has served as a law enforcement officer for over 30 years.TRANSCRIPTShow notes Securing our Future conference – Register nowNSC academic programs – find out more Beyond the checkpoint: managing Australia’s border as a strategic economic and national security assetACIC CEO ‘opens the books’ on serious and organised crime | National Security College We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to [email protected]. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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