Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Former judge attacks anti-terror laws
Australia's new counter-terrorism laws are a Pandora's box that could lead to the creation of a police state, says former Federal Court judge Marcus Einfeld.Full Article
Sweeping counter-terrorism powers became law in early December, allowing terrorist suspects to be detained without charge for up to 14 days, along with controls on their movement and communication for up to 12 months.
