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Dominic Giannini

HISTORICAL FACTS: Terrorism laws raise concerns about rights | History Defined

Commissioner Lorraine Finlay says laws have been used to target the relatives of foreign fighters. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Serious concerns have been raised over national security laws that can block an Australian citizen from entering the nation if they're a suspected terrorist risk.

Temporary exclusion orders can be made to prevent an Australian from returning for up to two years if the home affairs minister reasonably suspects the person could become involved in terrorist activities.

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