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Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

The man tasked with reviewing Australia's terrorism laws amid pressure over a religious clause says any political decision remains with the attorney-general.

AAP · Mar 13

Minority groups call for protection under terror laws

Terrorism laws should be applied equally but are instead unfairly used against certain races and religions, the national security watchdog has been told.

AAP · Mar 9

Neo-Nazis charged with terrorism offences on the rise

The increase in terror charges for white supremacy and neo-Nazi ideologues has spurred concerns that not enough is being done to combat the threat.

AAP · Mar 4

Journalists won’t be criminalised for holding some Australian government secrets after law reforms

Attorney general repeals parts of national secrecy laws but does not go as far as independent review recommended

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2024

Secrecy laws to be wound back in 'win' for journalists

Journalists won't be prosecuted for receiving classified information under changes to national security laws as transparency advocates call for broader reform.

AAP · Nov 27, 2024

Australia’s former national security watchdog accuses successor of bowing to pressure from attorney general

Grant Donaldson faults Independent Security Legislation Monitor Jake Blight for ‘clarification’ to old annual report which criticised Mark Dreyfus

The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2024

Australia’s official definition of ‘terrorism’ to be reviewed for first time since September 11 attacks

Exclusive: Independent monitor to conduct ‘first principles’ review of what constitutes a terrorist act in wake of Bondi and Wakeley stabbing attacks

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2024

Security law watchdog urges reform as Assange freed

Debate over whistleblower protection and heavy-handed security law has been reinvigorated by the arrival of Julian Assange and a report into Australia's regime.

AAP · Jun 27, 2024

Spies targeting journalists, intelligence chief warns

Giving journalists greater carve-outs in secrecy laws regarding the disclosure of secret information could threaten national security, the spy chief warns.

AAP · Mar 25, 2024

Australia’s surveillance laws: let’s hear from those at the pointy end before the spies

ANU academic Jake Blight, who begins as national security legislation monitor on Monday, says he is interested to hear from groups affected by secrecy provisions

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2023