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In-principle support for indefinite detention laws

Parliament House Canberra

Parliament House Canberra Source: Getty

The states and territories have given in-principle support for new laws to keep some people convicted on terror charges in prison after their sentences end. (fri) The federal government is seeking to implement national laws that would allow prisoners to be indefinitely detained if they were deemed to be posing an unacceptable risk to the community.



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