This paper argues that the approach to national security planning should now include key companies and their supply chains: it’s time to rethink Australia's national security approach in a more complex, dynamic and interconnected world. The corporate sector is now a key component of the country's deterrent posture against a range of threats.

This report outlines the problems that are holding the private security guarding sector back from being an active participant in national counter-terrorist plans and presents recommendations to enable the private security industry to become an effective part of our counter-terrorism capability.