Tony Abbott gave his national security address … the speech to protect Australia from the threat of having another prime minister. Plus … obviously, the threat of terrorism from Muslim extremists. He said ASIO currently has over 400 high-priority counter-terrorism investigations. 

Many of those involved in anti-Western attacks in Indonesia over the last decade are now being released from prison—some neither reformed nor rehabilitated.

And bent on revenge.

So, this is the fear card – no doubt there is an issue with Islamic extremists the world over. But, look, if you are going to play the fear card, you’ve got to have the right music ….