INSLM
Independent National Security Legislation Monitor
The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (‘the Monitor’) is a statutory office holder who independently reviews Australia’s national security and counter-terrorism laws and can make recommendations for law reform. Law making and law reform are inherently public processes, and the Monitor invites members of civil society groups, the media, government and non-government organisations and the wider community to provide submissions to reviews.
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Defining terrorism
Over the course of more than a year, the Monitor has reviewed the definition of a 'terrorist act' (in s 100.1 of the Criminal Code) and whether it is still the best definition for current and emerging threats. The Monitor thanks all of those who made submissions, participated in hearings, engaged in consultations or otherwise contributed to the review.
The report was provided to the Attorney-General on 20 October 2026. In accordance with the Independent National Security Legislation Act 2010 the Attorney must table the report in Parliament within 30 days (by 20 November). Generally, tabling occurs at or towards the end of the allowed period reflecting the need for government to have time to consider the report.
Please note that the Monitor will not be commenting publicly on the content of the report until it has been tabled.
Information about the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor
Issues papers, reports, submissions and other information about current reviews
Reports, submissions and hearing transcripts from previous reviews
