THE SECURITY SITUATION IN AUSTRALIA

Approved For Release 2006/08/08: CIA ROPTSR003G7AQ01200010011:6 4, 5 ; - po - | | 28 Decenber 1957 | MENORADM SUBECT: The Security 3iteation in Australis 1. te believe there 1s 1ivtle risk to the iresldmat in comaection with his trip to Australis. The Australian police end security agencies are wil-trained and competent. | They will take all possible precautions to prevent any | situation which might endsnger Prevident Johnson. Of course, | a solitary act by sco demcated individual cannot be ruled | - | 2. As for political demonstrations, fustralians | are cenerally vel elsposed toward the WB. There are groups | that on sccasion have mde vociferous (but peaceful) amti-t demcostrations on Vietoan or other 1ssues. The chances of | even this sort of uspleasantaess vill de minimized, hovover, | by the solemn circunstances of the Fresidemt's visit. | | ERAN KET | Potion] man | - — | Approved For Release 2006/06/06 : CIA-RDP79R00967A001200010011-6 4  Approved For Release 2006/09/06 : CIA-RDP79R00967A001200010011-6 MEMORANDUM FOR: Lert Lig ACT } I pa Ae. SL rreca o- il S (DATE) TR on EAE a Approved For Release 2006/09/06 : CIA-RDP79R00967A001200010011-6