This guide contains links to Internet resources and documents in the area of anti-terrorism law. Emphasis is on Australian federal (Commonwealth) legislation. Links to Australian State and Territory legislation are also given, as well as significant overseas resources.

The guide was prepared by the Federal Parliamentary Library and was last reviewed 12 May 2009

CONTENTS

AUSTRALIA

• Federal legislation
  • Chronology of Legislative and Other Legal Developments since 11 September 2001 to December 2007 (including a list of Federal legislation relating to terrorism as at 11 September 2001)
• Terrorism Court Cases
• State and Territory legislation
• Miscellaneous Information
• Publications

• International Law
  • Terrorism Treaties
• Europe
• Canada
• New Zealand
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Other Countries
• Guides to Terrorism Resources on the Internet

Current Federal Legislation

Current anti-terrorism legislation includes the following:

• Criminal Code Act 1995
  The main terrorism legislation made after 11 September 2001 is now contained in this Act at Schedule 1, Part 5.3 (Terrorism), divisions 100-103. Incitement to criminal acts (including incitement to terrorism) is contained in Part 2.4 of the Criminal Code
  • Related Documents: Bill & Explanatory Memorandum; Bills Digest; Parliamentary Committee Report
• Criminal Code Regulations 2002
  These contain the list of proscribed (banned) terrorist organisations (in Schedule 1).
  • Related Documents: Explanatory Statement (to the first listing made under Regulations); Parliamentary Committee reports on banned terrorist organisations
• Crimes Act 1914
  Part 1AA, Division 3A: Powers to stop, question and search persons in relation to terrorist acts
  Division 4B--Power to obtain information and documents in terrorism investigations
  Part 1AE: Video link evidence in proceedings for terrorism offences
  Section 15AA: Bail not to be given for terrorist offences.
  Section 19AG: Non-parole periods for terrorist offenders.
  Part 1C, Division 2: Powers of arrest for terrorist suspects.
  See also Part II: Offences against Government & Part IIA: Unlawful associations
• Charter of the United Nations (Terrorism and Dealings with Assets) Regulations 2002
  These provide for a list of terrorist organisations with which financial dealings are restricted (freezing of assets etc) made under Regulation 8.
  • Related Documents: Explanatory Statement

• Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979
  Sections 34A+ deal with ASIO's special powers relating to terrorism offences
  • Related Documents: Bill; Explanatory Memorandum; Supplementary EM; Bills Digest; Parliamentary Committee Reports: LACLC;  PJCAAD; Scrutiny of Bills
  • ASIO Protocol to Guide Warrant Process (issued August 2003)
• See also Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism Act 2002, Border Security Legislation Amendment Act 2002, Telecommunications Interception Legislation Amendment Act 2002, which were introduced after 11 September 2001 (on 12 March 2002) and are amending acts.