Are you the owner or operator of a place of mass gathering? If so, you need to use the guided self-assessment tool to help you assess the threat of terrorism to your activities.

What are mass gatherings?
Mass gatherings and events are characterised by the concentration of people on a predictable basis. They may be in venues or precincts that are open or enclosed. Identification of places of mass gathering for the purpose of this web-site is based on risk not the number of persons present.

Given the pervasive threat to a diverse range of targets, the identification of places of mass gathering cannot be precise.

Places of mass gathering may include, but are not limited to:

• sporting venues and stadiums
• shopping complexes / open air markets
• business precincts
• tourist attractions
• public transport hubs
• hotels and convention centres
• venues or precincts that are open, or enclosed
• cultural facilities, and
• planned major events.

Places of mass gathering potentially at risk from terrorism should be informed of the current security context.

Guided self-assessment tool
If you are an owner or operator of a place of mass gathering, start your assessment here.  

Click here to complete the guided self-assessment.

On completion of this online questionnaire, you will be advised if your mass gathering has characteristics that may attract terrorist attacks or threats.  You will also be directed to appropriate risk management guidance.
Note: If you operate or own several places of mass gathering, you will need to complete this assessment for each one.

For further information on the national approach visit www.nationalsecurity.gov.au