Terrorism
Report
The Street Review
This is the report of an internal review, headed by former NSW Chief Justice Sir Laurence Street, looking at the way in which the AFP works with its partner agencies on counter-terrorism investigations. The committee made recommendations covering the four broad areas of operational decision-making processes, joint taskforce arrangements, information sharing, and training and education...
Article
Shaky foundations
The deficiencies of our anti-terrorism laws have already been spelt out, writes Andrew Lynch. Now the government needs to act.
Report
Beyond belief: Islamism, radicalisation and the counter-terrorism response
The paper examines the strategies employed by Dutch, British and Singaporean agencies to counter radicalisation. It suggests five measures that should be undertaken to prevent the type of violent extremism that has evolved in Europe and elsewhere from establishing itself in Australia.
Report
Review of the re-listing of three terrorist organisations
This is the report of the review into the re-listing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Lashkar-e-Tayibba and the Hamas' Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades as terrorist organisations under the Criminal Code Act 1995. The committee does not recommend the disallowance of the regulations.
Guide
Terrorism law
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.