This policy memo assessment is a 1000 word written brief addressed to a high-level policy maker considering options available to the Federal Australian government in response to a particular situation arising from current terrorist threats. The memo will identify and analyse the factors that should inform the policymakers decision and recommend a particular course of action. Please check the PDF Policy memo instructions and PDF Policy memo marking rubric provide detailed instructions on the structure and assessment of the task attached. The aim of this short policy memo is to critically examine the key issues/concerns and then set out a recommendation for the high-level policy maker based on this analysis.