National Security Publications

On 16 June 2015, the Senate referred matters relating to the handling of a letter sent by Mr Man Haron Monis to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (the committee) for inquiry and report.

The COAG Review Committee finalised its Report on 1 March 2013. It was tabled in Parliament on 14 May 2013 by the Attorney-General.

The following submissions were received by the review committee. Please note draft or confidential submissions are not included.

This review should include recommendations as to whether the referenced laws are necessary and proportionate, effective against terrorism, are being exercised in a way that is evidence-based, intelligence-led, proportionate and contain appropriate safeguards against abuse.

Step-by-step advice on the procedures in the National Security Information Act 2004. The NSI Act can be used in both federal criminal proceedings and civil proceedings. The Act aims to strike a balance between the interests of national security and the administration of justice.

Government response to recommendations of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security - Inquiry into the proscription of ‘terrorist organisations’ under the Australian Government response to recommendations Criminal Code Act 1995.

Government response to recommendations of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security - Review of Security and Counter-Terrorism Legislation.

Government response to recommendations of the Australian Law Reform Commission's - Fighting Words: A Review of Sedition Laws in Australia

Government response to the Recommendations of the Clarke Inquiry into the Case of Dr Mohamed Haneef - Report of the Inquiry

Report of the Security Legislation Review Committee (SLRC). An appropriate balance must be struck between the need to protect the community from terrorist activity, and the maintenance of fundamental human rights and freedoms.

This agreement sets out a process for obtaining the States’ and Territories’ agreement to amendments and regulations which may be proposed to counter-terrorism laws.