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Australia Raises Terror Threat Level to Probable Amid Warning of Extremist Ideologies
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The Australian government has raised its terror threat level from "possible" to "probable" based on advice from security services, which has noted an increase in extremist views across the country. Intelligence Chief and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that there is no indication of an imminent attack, but acknowledged that the security environment is becoming more volatile and unpredictable. The decision to raise the threat level was not triggered by a single issue or ideology, but rather a general increase in extremist views.
When the temperature of the security environment is rising, we must lower the temperature of debate – something I've been saying for some time.
I want to reassure Australians probable does not mean inevitable and it does not mean there is intelligence about an imminent threat or danger.
But the advice that we have received is that more Australians are embracing a more diverse range of extreme ideologies and it is our responsibility to be vigilant.
