Terror Laws
Comprehensive anti-terror legislation being drafted by the Federal Government, and already agreed to by Labor State and Territory Governments, will greatly increase the powers of police and security services at the expense of fundamental human rights and could have serious implications for staff working in our universities. read more...
Further information:
| ALRC Sedition Law Review | The Australian Law Reform Commission has been directed by the Federal Government's Attorney-General to conduct a review of the sedition provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act 2005. |
| A.C.T. Anti-terrorism Legislation | In early 2006, the Australian Capital Territory conducted an investigation into its proposed anti-terrorism legislation. |
| Major implications for university staff in new Anti-Terror Bill | Comprehensive anti-terror legislation being drafted by the Federal Government, and already agreed to by Labor State and Territory Governments, will greatly increase the powers of police and security services at the expense of fundamental human rights and could have serious implications for staff working in our universities. Andrew Nette reports. |