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Independent National Security Legislation Monitor

The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (‘the Monitor’) is a statutory office holder who independently reviews Australia’s national security and counter-terrorism laws and can make recommendations for law reform. Law making and law reform are inherently public processes, and the Monitor invites members of civil society groups, the media, government and non-government organisations and the wider community to provide submissions to reviews.

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Australia's espionage, foreign interference, sabotage and theft of trade secrets offences

The Monitor is currently reviewing Australia’s espionage, foreign interference, sabotage and theft of trade secrets offences (Division 82 and Part 5.2 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) (Criminal Code)).

Submissions to this review are closed. The Monitor thanks all submitters for their contributions, which are now being considered.

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Defining terrorism

The Monitor is currently reviewing the definition of a ‘terrorist act’ under Australian law (section 100.1 of the Criminal Code Act 1995). The Review is considering the operation, effectiveness and implications of the definition, when read in conjunction with associated offences and powers, as well as whether it remains necessary and proportionate to the threat of terrorism.

Submissions to this review are closed. The Monitor thanks all submitters for their contributions, which are now being considered. Submissions will be uploaded to the INSLM website in tranches.

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