Coalition launches antisemitism and counter-terror taskforce

The Coalition has established a dedicated Taskforce on Antisemitism, Extremism and Counter-Terrorism, citing an escalating threat to public safety and Australia’s Jewish community. Read more

‘Time for action’ as cops hunt synagogue fire suspects

Police enforcement and prosecutions against anti-Semitic acts need to improve, Australia’s special envoy says as she calls for concrete action. Read more

NSW Multiculturalism Minister supports ban on Hizb ut-Tahrir

In a wide-ranging three-hour NSW Parliamentary hearing on counter-terrorism and prisons on Friday, NSW Shadow Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism Walt Secord tabled a letter from NSW Multiculturalism Minister Natalie Ward where said she stated that she supported investigating a ban on Hizb ut-Tahrir. Read more

Counter-Terrorism measures upped

The Government has released the Review of Australia’s Counter-Terrorism Machinery. Read more