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Opening Statement for public hearing on the review of the definition of a ‘terrorist act’.

This document sets out one of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor’s (INSLM) preliminary views in relation to his review of the definition of a ‘terrorist act’ under section 100.1 of the Criminal Code (Cth). It is intended to inform discussion at the public hearing on 10 and 11 March 2026 and is not a final recommendation in relation to this review.

This document sets out one of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor’s (INSLM) preliminary views in relation to his review of the definition of a ‘terrorist act’ under section 100.1 of the Criminal Code (Cth). It is intended to inform discussion at the public hearing on 10 and 11 March 2026 and is not a final recommendation in relation to this review.

This page provides the program for public hearings on 10 and 11 March 2026’

The government’s response to the Monitor's report of the Review of the SLAID Act was tabled in Parliament by the Department of Home Affairs on 10 February 2026.

Under Section 29 of the INSLM Act, the Monitor is required to provide an annual report to the Attorney-General detailing activities undertaken in accordance with the Monitor’s functions.

Report of the Monitor’s review of Data Disruption, Network Activity and Account Takeover Powers in the Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify and Disrupt) Act 2021

This spreadsheet analyses sentencing decisions and appeals for persons convicted of terrorism offences under section 80.2C and Divisions 101–103 of the Commonwealth Criminal Code from 2002 to 2024.