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Counter-Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023

Act No. 96 of 2023 · Assented 24 November 2023

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In brief

Extends counter-terrorism stop, search and seizure powers to December 2026 and adds safeguards: police must tell people of their right to complain, security zone declarations expire after 28 days, and emergency entries without a warrant must be reviewed afterwards.

Who's affected

  • People stopped or searched under these powers
  • Police and the AFP
  • The Ombudsman and other oversight bodies

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