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About this inquiry

On 8 October 2025, the Attorney-General referred the Criminal Code Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Bill 2025 to the Committee for review and report. The Bill would amend the Criminal Code to allow the Commonwealth to list foreign state entities that have engaged in a state terrorist act, or otherwise supported or advocated terrorist acts targeted at Australia.

Track Inquiry

Past Public Hearings

16 Oct 2025: Canberra

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