Documents Relevant to Chemical Security

The Insider Threat to Business

For most organisations, simple good practice – coupled with vigilance - may be all that is needed to help prevent, detect and deter chemical misuse. The following publication may be of assistance in building a security culture within an organisation;

The Insider Threat to Business

National Security Hotline: 1800 123 400, or Email:hotline@nationalsecurity.gov.au If you see people handling or purchasing chemicals in a way that doesn't seem right, call the National Security Hotline: 1800 123 400, or Email: hotline@nationalsecurity.gov.au

Chemicals you handle every day can be a security risk.

Many household, industrial, agricultural and veterinary chemicals that are legitimately used throughout Australia every single day can be misused by terrorists to create explosives and chemical weapons. This has happened overseas and it could happen in Australia.

Obviously, we can't remove products like hair dyes, pool chemicals, cleaning products and insecticides from the market. That's why we need you to be aware of the risk and report any behaviour that seems suspicious.