This inquiry, coinciding with the inquiry into mandatory data retention, examined the need for comprehensive reform of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 in light of changes in technology as well as privacy concerns.

This report recommends the Federal Government introduce a data retention scheme, but also recommends several changes to the proposed legislation.

This review examined Australia's counter-terrorism arrangements and recommends adjustments. Abstract The Commonwealth has strong, well‑coordinated counter‑terrorism (CT) arrangements. Overall, these have been quite successful – although the Martin Place siege and the stabbing of police in Melbourne raise questions. The threat of terrorism in Australia is rising and it is becoming harder to combat. Responding...

This review analysed the events that led up to the Martin Place siege and the range of interactions the gunman had with agencies including the criminal justice system, beginning with his arrival in Australia. Abstract At around 8.33 am on 15 December 2014, Man Haron Monis walked into the Lindt Café, on the corner of...

This guide provides a an overview of newly introduced offences for unauthorised disclosure of information about ‘special intelligence operations’, how they operate and the extent to which they apply to public interest disclosures. Introduction The offences for unauthorised disclosure of information about a ‘special intelligence operation’ were one of the most controversial aspects of the...