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‘Scrutiny needed for AFP counter-terrorism powers’, says Law Council
Ongoing parliamentary scrutiny is needed regarding the Australian Federal Police’s counter-terrorism powers, says the Law Council of Australia (LCA).
This week, the Parliament will consider the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill (AFP Powers and Other Matters) Bill 2022.
- Jess Feyder
- Lawyers Weekly
The bill seeks to extend the preventive detention order regime, control orders regime, and stop, search and seizure powers a further 12 months beyond their current sunset date.
The LCA noted that the purpose of the 12-month extension is to allow the government to consult on, and then implement its response to the recommendations made by the former parliamentary joint committee on…