Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

The Morrison-Joyce government continues to keep Australians safe from terrorism and from violent extremism. Today we have seen Minister Andrews announce the intention to list The Base and the entirety of Hezbollah as terrorist organisations under the Criminal Code. Listing The Base and Hezbollah as terrorist organisations under the Criminal Code sends a clear message that the Australian government condemns the actions of groups that use terrorism to achieve their political, religious or ideological objectives.

The listings will enable the application of terrorist organisation offences to these groups and align Australia with international partners such as the United Kingdom and Canada. Listing terrorist organisations enables penalties of up to 25 years imprisonment, including if someone is a member of, training with or providing terrorist support to the organisation. (Time expired)