The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security will hold two public hearings this week for its Inquiry into extremist movements and radicalism in Australia.

Media release issue date: Wednesday, 28 April 2021

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security will hold two public hearings this week for its Inquiry into extremist movements and radicalism in Australia. Various Government agencies and organisations will speak at the hearing on Thursday while the Friday hearing will hear from civil society groups, academics, and tech companies. Committee Chair Senator James Paterson stated 'These hearings will provide the Committee with a solid base of evidence to this Inquiry. The Committee is looking forward to discussing this significant national security topic with some of the leading experts in the field of extremism and radicalisation.' Due to COVID-19 restrictions, teleconference and video conference facilities will be used to connect witnesses to Committee Members. The hearings will be broadcast live on the Watch Parliament website. Further information on the inquiry can be obtained from the Committee’s website. Public Hearing Details: Thursday, 29 April 2021 10.00AM – 4.00PM (AEST) Committee Room 2R1, Parliament House, Canberra Friday, 30 April 2021 10.00AM – 4.30PM (AEST) Committee Room 2S1, Parliament House, Canberra Programs for both hearings can be found on the Committee's website. Media Inquiries: Chair, Senator James Paterson via Deborah Seccombe 0451 255 891 deborah.seccombe@aph.gov.au For Background Information:   Committee Secretariat Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security 02 6277 2360 pjcis@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right hand corner of the page.

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security has commenced a review into the extremist movements and radicalism in Australia. The inquiry was referred to the Committee by the Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Home Affairs.

Media release issue date: Wednesday, 9 December 2020

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security has commenced a review into the extremist movements and radicalism in Australia. The inquiry was referred to the Committee by the Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Home Affairs. A full terms of reference is available online at the Committee’s webpage. The Chair, Mr Andrew Hastie MP said “The Committee will be examining the nature and extent of, and threat posed by, extremist movements and persons holding extremist views in Australia.” The Deputy Chair, Mr Anthony Byrne MP said “The Committee will, as always, conduct this inquiry in a bi-partisan manner and with a focus on the security of all Australians.” Submissions are requested by Friday 12 February 2021. Further information about making a submission to a parliamentary committee inquiry is available here.  Further information about making a submission to a committee inquiry can be found at the following link. Media enquiries: Chair, Mr Andrew Hastie MP (Canning, WA) 08 9534 8044 (Electorate office) 02 6277 4223 (Parliament House) Deputy Chair, Mr Anthony Byrne MP (Holt, Vic) 03 8790 0556 (Electorate office) 02 6277 4309 (Parliament House) For background information:  Committee Secretariat, Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security 02 6277 2360 pjcis@aph.gov.au