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Counter-Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

The Law Council of Australia provided a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (the PJCIS) regarding its inquiry into Counter-Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (the Bill).

The Bill would extend the operation of Australian Federal Police (AFP) powers relating to terrorism under the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) and the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) (the Criminal Code) for a further three years, to December 2026. These powers relate to:

In this submission, these powers are collectively referred to as AFP stop, search and seize powers, and the CO and PDO regime.

Read the full submission below.

Last Updated on 25/11/2024

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