UK and Australia discuss tackling state threats

Home Secretary Priti Patel has spoken with Karen Andrews, Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs, on countering state threats and exploring avenues through which the UK and Australia could work together in responding to prevent malign hostile activity by foreign states.

The Home Secretary and Minister Andrews agreed that it was vital to work collaboratively and collectively with close international partners to tackle insidious challenges to our shared interests, reaffirming their determination to use all levers available to counter hostile activity directed at our respective countries by foreign states.

As part of discussions, Patel also expressed her gratitude for the advice and expertise that has been offered by Australia in the dialogue on illegal migration and the ministers agreed to maintain a productive dialogue on border security and tackling organised immigration crime.