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Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

The man tasked with reviewing Australia's terrorism laws amid pressure over a religious clause says any political decision remains with the attorney-general.

Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks

Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks

Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks

Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks

The national security watchdog is contending with competing evidence about whether tweaks to terrorism laws could have a positive or negative effect.

Minority groups call for protection under terror laws

Minority groups call for protection under terror laws

Minority groups call for protection under terror laws

Minority groups call for protection under terror laws

Terrorism laws should be applied equally but are instead unfairly used against certain races and religions, the national security watchdog has been told.

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Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded

Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded

Not enough focus has been placed on community safety in expert advice about controversial laws that followed the Bondi terror attack, a premier says.

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Outlawing a radical Islamist group pushing "appalling" ideologies does nothing to address the issue of extremist beliefs held by members, experts say.

Neo-Nazis charged with terrorism offences on the rise

Neo-Nazis charged with terrorism offences on the rise

The increase in terror charges for white supremacy and neo-Nazi ideologues has spurred concerns that not enough is being done to combat the threat.

Charges after 'lit incendiary device' thrown into hotel

Charges after 'lit incendiary device' thrown into hotel

A man has been arrested by counter-terrorism police after rocks and an incendiary device were thrown through a window at a defence conference.

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Accused in failed Invasion Day bombing attempt unmasked

Accused in failed Invasion Day bombing attempt unmasked

Accused in failed Invasion Day bombing attempt unmasked

Accused in failed Invasion Day bombing attempt unmasked

The identity of a man accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd of Australia Day protesters in an act of terrorism has been made public.

Muslims vow legal action after protest prayers clash

Muslims vow legal action after protest prayers clash

Muslims vow legal action after protest prayers clash

Muslims vow legal action after protest prayers clash

Police could face legal action after officers shoved and threw around a group of people attempting to pray at a protest.

Israeli leader hails 'new beginning' in Australian ties

Israeli leader hails 'new beginning' in Australian ties

Israeli leader hails 'new beginning' in Australian ties

Israeli leader hails 'new beginning' in Australian ties

Israel's visiting president is pushing for stronger ties with Australia, declaring the strength of the relationship depends on more than the Gaza conflict.

Bondi shooters went 'dark to stay off the radar': ASIO

Bondi shooters went 'dark to stay off the radar': ASIO

Bondi shooters went 'dark to stay off the radar': ASIO

Bondi shooters went 'dark to stay off the radar': ASIO

ASIO admitted it cannot stop every terrorist or catch every spy but has stood by an early assessment of one of the Bondi shooters that cleared him as a threat.

Protests resume as anger mounts over 'brutal' police

Protests resume as anger mounts over 'brutal' police

Protests resume as anger mounts over 'brutal' police

Protests resume as anger mounts over 'brutal' police

Despite some facing charges, protesters have returned to city streets vowing not to be intimidated as they rally against the Israeli president’s visit.

'Turn it right down': PM urges calm after ugly clashes

'Turn it right down': PM urges calm after ugly clashes

'Turn it right down': PM urges calm after ugly clashes

'Turn it right down': PM urges calm after ugly clashes

Anthony Albanese has called for calm after violent clashes at a rally against the Israeli president's visit, while noting Palestinians remain "oppressed".

Cost of the Bondi terror royal commission revealed

Cost of the Bondi terror royal commission revealed

Cost of the Bondi terror royal commission revealed

Cost of the Bondi terror royal commission revealed

Officials have laid out how much a one-year inquiry into the circumstances behind the Bondi massacre will cost the government.

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'Not alone': Israeli president comforts Bondi victims

Injured victims of the Bondi terror attack have been comforted by Israeli President Isaac Herzog as he champions solidarity amid unrest over his visit.

Jailed NZ mosque shooter wants convictions overturned

Australian man Brenton Tarrant is appealing his convictions for murdering 51 worshippers in the Christchurch mosques terror attacks and his life sentence.

'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

Police and protesters appear to be on a collision course as activists vow to take to the streets to oppose the Israeli president's Australian visit.

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

First Nations leaders have accused senior politicians of downplaying the threat of racism in the wake of a failed Invasion Day bombing.

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Invasion Day terror accused sought 'pro-white' material

A man accused of trying to bomb an Invasion Day rally was motivated by racial hatred, police allege, as they defend belatedly declaring it a terrorist act.

Unease over bid to police hate speech outside classroom

A move that will make it easier to fire teachers who use hate speech in and out of the classroom, including on social media, has drawn strong reactions.

Invasion Day bomb plot 'an attack on all Australians'

The targeting of an Invasion Day rally with an explosive device has been widely condemned in parliament as an act of hatred.

More charges for man accused of praising Bondi attack

A man alleged to have posted online in support of the Bondi massacre gunmen hours after the shootings has been hit with fresh weapons charges.

'Worried for our kids': alleged rally bomb sparks fear

Authorities are treating an Invasion Day attack as a potential terrorist act but an expert says it should also be considered a racial hate crime.

Revellers urged to give the bird after terror threat

One major tourist capital has bolstered security after a planned terror attack was foiled by police days before Australia Day celebrations.

'Extremely concerning': Australia Day terror plot claim

A young man allegedly planned a Molotov cocktail attack for Australia Day celebrations in order to overthrow the government.

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