This quick guide outlines what the Government has said about the creation of the new portfolio and some of the changes that might be involved in establishing the Home Affairs portfolio, and provides links to some responses and reactions to the announcement.

The ‘Canberra knows best’ approach does not work across the full range of national security issues.

This guide suggests that examines the Manchester Arena and argues that Western countries remain vulnerable to terrorism that exploits radicalised local nationals, trained and directed from overseas, targeting mass gathering events.

The battle for Marawi in the southern Philippines is likely to have long-term repercussions for extremism in Southeast Asia.

Drawing inspiration from the British "Home Office" model is worrisome for the immigration portfolio, writes Adele Garnier.