The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has tabled a report reviewing the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Criminal Code.

Media release issue date: Thursday, 12 March 2026

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has tabled a report reviewing the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Criminal Code. The IRGC is a hybrid military-security organisation that operates independently from Iran’s conventional armed forces and reports directly to the Supreme Leader. It has a long record of conducting internal security operations and hostile activities overseas. The Australian Government listed the IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism in November 2025 following assessments by Australia’s security agencies that the organisation orchestrated at least two terrorist attacks on Australian soil in 2024, including attacks targeting the Jewish community in Sydney and Melbourne. The Committee received more than 180 submissions to its review and held a public hearing with a wide range of organisations representing the Australian-Iranian community. Participants strongly supported maintaining the IRGC’s listing. Chair of the PJCIS, Senator Raff Ciccone, said: “The evidence before the Committee is clear, the IRGC has supported terrorist activity abroad and in 2024 that threat reached Australia. “Security agencies assessed that the organisation was responsible for attacks targeting the Jewish community here at home. No Australian should accept foreign state-directed terrorism on our streets. “I want to acknowledge the extraordinary courage of individuals who came forward to share their experiences and speak out against the IRGC’s activities.” The Committee has also tabled its advisory report on the Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026. Both reports are available on the Committee’s website: aph.gov.au/pjcis Media enquiries Office of Senator Raff Ciccone, Chair of the PJCIS Contact: Giulio Di Giorgio, 0422 622 760 Giulio.DiGiorgio@aph.gov.au Background information Committee Secretariat, Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security 02 6277 2360 pjcis@aph.gov.au

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) will hold a public hearing this Thursday for its review of the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Criminal Code.

Media release issue date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) will hold a public hearing this Thursday for its review of the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Criminal Code. The IRGC is a hybrid military-security organisation that operates independently from Iran’s conventional armed forces and reports directly to the Supreme Leader. It has a record of conducting internal security operations and hostile overseas activities. The Australian Government listed the IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism in November 2025. Chair of the PJCIS, Senator Raff Ciccone, said: “Submitters to this review have shared concerning details about their experiences with the IRGC, both abroad and here in Australia. The Committee wants to ensure that the voices of Iranian Australians are heard in the review listing process, along with human rights organisations and academic experts.” Further details on the review, including submissions, are available on the Committee’s website: aph.gov.au/pjcis Public Hearing details Thursday, 26 February 2026 10.15 am – 4.00 pm (AEDT) Main Committee Room, Parliament House, Canberra and online A program for the hearing can be found here and the hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live. Media enquiries Office of Senator Raff Ciccone, Chair of the PJCIS Contact: Giulio Di Giorgio, 0422 622 760 Giulio.DiGiorgio@aph.gov.au 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 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Criminal Code.

Media release issue date: Monday, 8 December 2025

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review of the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Criminal Code.   This follows ASIO’s assessment that the IRGC orchestrated cowardly attacks against Australia’s Jewish community – including the fires at Lewis’ Continental Kitchen in Sydney in October 2024 and the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne in December 2024. These attacks were designed to intimidate, sow fear and undermine Australia’s multicultural society.   Legislation enabling the listing of state sponsors of terrorism commenced on 8 November 2025 through the Criminal Code Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Act 2025.   On 27 November 2025, the IRGC became the first entity listed under this framework. Listing activates criminal offences for directing, financing, recruiting for, or otherwise supporting a state sponsor of terrorism, with penalties of up to 25 years’ imprisonment.   The IRGC is a hybrid military-security organisation that operates independently from Iran’s conventional armed forces and reports directly to the Supreme Leader. It has a record of conducting internal security operations and hostile overseas activities.   Under subsection 110.7(2) 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 state sponsor of terrorism under laws recently passed by the Australian Parliament”. “The Committee’s review will give the Australian community an opportunity to have their say on the listing of the IRGC and ensure that appropriate processes have been followed”.   Members of the public are invited to make submissions to the review by 23 January 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.