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Government response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security’s inquiry into the impact of the exercise of law enforcement and intelligence powers on the freedom of the press
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
Government response to the Comprehensive Review of the Legal Framework of the National Intelligence Community (the Richardson review).
Report of the Comprehensive Review of the Legal Framework of the National Intelligence Community
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.
National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Act 2004 Annual reports
Annual report of nondisclosure and witness exclusion certificates given, special court orders made and special advocates appointed in control order proceedings.
The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM) annual reports
Reviews, reports and activities undertaken by the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM)
Independent Review Function—Terms of Reference
The role and function of the Independent Reviewer in conducting reviews of adverse security assessments.
Independent review of adverse security assessments brochure
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.
Terms of reference for the Comprehensive Review of the Legal Framework of the National Intelligence Community
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.
Practitioners’ Guide to the National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Act 2004
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.
Control orders and preventative detention orders annual reports
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.
Australian Government response to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee report: Handling of a letter sent by Mr Man Haron Monis to the Attorney-General
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.
Final Report of the COAG Review of Counter-Terrorism Legislation
The COAG Review Committee finalised its Report on 1 March 2013. It was tabled in Parliament on 14 May 2013 by the Attorney-General.
National Security Information (NSI) Act Requirements
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).
Submissions received for the COAG Review of Counter-Terrorism Legislation
The following submissions were received by the review committee. Please note draft or confidential submissions are not included.
Australia's counter-terrorism laws brochure
This brochure contains information on Australia's terrorism laws.
COAG Review of Counter-Terrorism Legislation terms of reference
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.
Discussion Paper - Division 400 money laundering proposals
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 the inquiry into the terrorist organisation listing provisions of the Criminal Code Act 1995
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.
Material that Advocates Terrorist Acts - Discussion Paper for public consultation - 1 May 2007
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 the review of security and counter-terrorism legislation
Government response to recommendations of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security - Review of Security and Counter-Terrorism Legislation.