About this inquiry

The Committee is reviewing the Counter-Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. The Bill would extend the operation of various Australian Federal Police powers relating to terrorism for a further three years to December 2026; including stop, search and seizure powers; control orders; and preventative detention orders. The Bill would amend some conditions for the use of these powers.
The Bill would also extend the operation of Commonwealth secrecy offences for 12 months to December 2024, pending a Government review of secrecy provisions.

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