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Criminal Code Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Act 2025

Act No. 60 of 2025 · Assented 6 November 2025

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In brief

Adds a new part to the Criminal Code covering foreign government bodies listed as 'state sponsors of terrorism', creating related offences and updating other counter-terrorism laws.

Who's affected

  • Foreign government entities named in regulations
  • People or groups dealing with listed entities
  • Police, intelligence and prosecution agencies
  • Courts hearing terrorism matters

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