Australian forum to discuss global terrorism

Australia’s Victoria Police Department launched on Monday a three-day forum to counter terrorist attacks across the world. The forum is aimed at combatting terrorism and discuss all aspects of this global phenomenon.

Melbourne, Australia’s second biggest city after Sydney, will host the forum, in which roughly 500 experts will take part.

Victoria Police deputy commissioner of specialist operations, Wendy Steendam has said terrorism has become a danger posing a threat to the world. She said officials from the UK's London Police and Canada would participate in the forum.

“The terrorism threat facing Australia is unlikely to subside anytime soon,” she said.

The forum, the second of its kind one month after Somali-born Hassan Khalif attacked people in Bourke Street killing one and injuring two others.