The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has today presented its report on its Review of the listing of Hizb ut Tahrir as a prohibited hate group under the Criminal Code, backing the Federal Government's decision to list Hizb ut-Tahrir as a prohibited hate group.

Media release issue date: Thursday, 14 May 2026

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has today presented its report on its Review of the listing of Hizb ut‑Tahrir as a prohibited hate group under the Criminal Code, backing the Federal Government's decision to list Hizb ut-Tahrir as a prohibited hate group. The PJCIS found the organisation has advocated conduct constituting hate crimes against Australians. Hizb ut-Tahrir was listed in March 2026 under the new prohibited hate group framework – the first listing under new laws enacted by the Parliament earlier this year to stop groups that spread hatred, radicalise our youth and threaten social cohesion in Australia. The PJCIS conducted an independent review of the listing which found that Hizb ut-Tahrir meets the criteria for listing and that the regulation under Part 5.3B of the Criminal Code Act 1995 was properly made. The Committee supports the listing and found no reason to disallow the legislative instrument. Chair of the Committee, Senator Raff Ciccone, said: “The PJCIS carefully examined the evidence before it, including stakeholder views. Based on the evidence, the Committee is satisfied that Hizb ut-Tahrir has advocated conduct constituting hate crimes and that the listing is reasonably necessary to protect the Australian community from harm. "For too long, organisations like Hizb ut-Tahrir have been able to spread hate and create a pathway for others to engage in violence. “Australia will not tolerate groups that promote hatred, normalise extremist rhetoric and put the safety of Australians at risk.” Under the listing, it is a criminal offence to be a member of, recruit for, provide training or funds to, or provide material support to Hizb ut-Tahrir. Anyone who experiences or witnesses a hate crime is encouraged to report it to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400. The full report is available from the Committee’s website. Media enquiries Office of Senator Raff Ciccone, Chair of the PJCIS Contact: Giulio Di Giorgio / 0422 622 760 / Giulio.DiGiorgio@aph.gov.au For background information Committee Secretariat, Parliamentary Joint Committee on intelligence and Security (02) 6277 2360 / pjcis@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right hand corner of the page.

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review of the listing of Hizb ut-Tahrir as a prohibited hate group under the Criminal Code.

Media release issue date: Monday, 23 March 2026

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review of the listing of Hizb ut-Tahrir as a prohibited hate group under the Criminal Code. Hizb ut-Tahrir was listed on 5 March 2026 as the first organisation under the new prohibited hate group listing framework, established by the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026. The framework enables the Government to list organisations that promote violence or hatred. The listing of Hizb ut-Tahrir activates a range of criminal offences under Division 114B of Part 5.3B of the Criminal Code, including offences relating to membership, recruitment and the provision of funds or support. Hizb ut-Tahrir has, on multiple occasions, publicly praised attacks that would constitute hate crimes if carried out in Australia, including the Hamas terrorist attacks of 7 October 2023 targeting Jewish people, as well as other attacks against Jewish communities in the Middle East. Under subsection 114A.8 of the Criminal Code, the PJCIS may review a listing at any time and report its comments and recommendations to both Houses of Parliament. Chair of the PJCIS, Senator Raff Ciccone, said: ‘This is the first organisation listed as a prohibited hate group under laws recently passed by the Australian Parliament. Hizb ut-Tahrir has been able to spread hate and create a pathway for others to engage in violence.’ ‘The Parliament has established a framework to ensure organisations that promote hatred, normalise extremist rhetoric and risk social cohesion are subject to strong legal consequences.’ ‘The Committee’s review is an important safeguard. It allows the Parliament and the Australian community to scrutinise the listing and ensure the framework is operating as intended.’ Members of the public are invited to make submissions to the review by 17 April 2026. Media inquiries Office of Senator Raff Ciccone, Chair of the PJCIS Contact: Giulio Di Giorgio, 0422 622 760 Giulio.digiorgio@aph.gov.au For background information Committee Secretariat, Parliamentary Joint Committee on intelligence and Security (02) 6277 2360 pjcis@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right hand corner of the page.