Australia tackles terrorism threat

Australia is gearing up to tackle the threat of terrorism and organised crime with semi-automatic rifles. As of today, Specialist New South Wales Police officers will be armed with Colt M-4's, as part of an increased capability to protect the community. It follows legislation introduced earlier this year giving police extra powers. Aaron reports.

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller does a media presser with the media and the Public Order and Riot Squad equipped with M4 Carbine guns Source: AAP