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DBL 4 August 09: Anti-terror laws - Rudd strikes back

The Rudd Goverment is re-thinking anti-terrorism laws.  We speak to Michael Pearce SC, President of Liberty Victoria about proposed changes and the current state of anti-terrorism laws in Australia. We also consider deficiencies in existing terrorism legislation and cover proposed Greens Party amendments to (the Anti-Terror Reform Bill) currently before the Senate.

AMCRAN releases 3rd edition of “Anti-Terror Laws: ASIO, The Police and You”

The Australian Muslim Civil Rights Advocacy Network has released the third edition of its booklet, Anti-Terror Laws: ASIO, The Police and You. The booklet answers general questions about the anti-terrorism laws that have been introduced in Australia since 2001, including the terrorism offences, the extended powers and functions of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), as well as information on control orders, preventative detention, and the sedition offences.

It is available in four languages: English, Arabic, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Urdu.

Download a copy of Anti-Terror Laws: ASIO, The Police and You here.