Agencies, envoys at odds over push for change to terrorism definition
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke rejected proposals to modify the terrorism definition by reducing the emphasis on religion and ideology. Special envoy Aftab Malik argued for such changes, stating the current definition does not reflect modern extremism. The debate has sparked contention among various groups, with ASIO warning that alterations could have severe repercussions.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 09:40 UTC
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