Labor won't back 'bad' decryption powers

Liberal and Labor MPs are considering whether to cut short an inquiry into new laws allowing security authorities to access encrypted messages.

Source: AAP

Labor has vowed not to wave through "inadequate" laws allowing police access to encrypted messages on Australian phones simply because the federal government says the proposed powers are urgently needed.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants a committee scrutinizing the legislation to speed up its deliberations so the bill can clear parliament before the long summer break.

But shadow attorney-general Mark Dreyfus says while Labor appreciates the sense of urgency, it won't support bad law.

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