Publications

On 4 July 2019, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security commenced an inquiry into the impact of the exercise of law enforcement and intelligence powers on the freedom of the press. On 15 December, the Government released its response to that inquiry.

Government response to the Comprehensive Review of the Legal Framework of the National Intelligence Community (the Richardson review).

Copy of the unclassified report of the Comprehensive Review of the Legal Framework of the National Intelligence Community (the Richardson Review). The report is provided in 4 volumes.

Annual report of nondisclosure and witness exclusion certificates given, special court orders made and special advocates appointed in control order proceedings.

Reviews, reports and activities undertaken by the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM)

The role and function of the Independent Reviewer in conducting reviews of adverse security assessments.

Information on the process for an advisory review of an adverse security assessment. The brochure is available in English, Arabic, Farsi (Persian), Hazaragi, Sinhalese, Tamil and Rohingya.

The review will comprehensively examine the effectiveness of the legislative framework for the National Intelligence Community (NIC) and prepare findings and recommendations for any reforms.

Step-by-step advice on the procedures in the National Security Information Act 2004. The NSI Act can be used in both federal criminal proceedings and civil proceedings. The Act aims to strike a balance between the interests of national security and the administration of justice.

It is required under section 104.29, and section 105.47 of the Criminal Code to provide a report in respect of control orders, and preventative detention orders made annually.

On 16 June 2015, the Senate referred matters relating to the handling of a letter sent by Mr Man Haron Monis to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (the committee) for inquiry and report.

The COAG Review Committee finalised its Report on 1 March 2013. It was tabled in Parliament on 14 May 2013 by the Attorney-General.

This document sets out the requirements relating to national security information that is, or is to be, disclosed in a federal criminal proceeding or civil proceeding under the National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Act 2004 (the Act).

The following submissions were received by the review committee. Please note draft or confidential submissions are not included.

This brochure contains information on Australia's terrorism laws.

This review should include recommendations as to whether the referenced laws are necessary and proportionate, effective against terrorism, are being exercised in a way that is evidence-based, intelligence-led, proportionate and contain appropriate safeguards against abuse.

In 2008, the Department sought written submissions on the proposed amendments to the money laundering offences in Division 400 of the Criminal Code Act 1995, from interested organisations and members of the public.

Government response to recommendations of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security - Inquiry into the proscription of ‘terrorist organisations’ under the Australian Government response to recommendations Criminal Code Act 1995.

In 2007, this paper was released. A proposal for amendments to the national Classification Code and the Classification guidelines to ensure that material that advocates terrorist acts is refused classification.  Submissions were sought on the proposal.

Government response to recommendations of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security - Review of Security and Counter-Terrorism Legislation.