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Morrison government wants new encryption laws to be given the green light quickly

Authorities want to be able to access encrypted WhatsApp messages in terrorism investigations.
Authorities want to be able to access encrypted WhatsApp messages in terrorism investigations. Source: AAP

Australia's top spy agency says it would immediately use new encryption powers to target terror suspects if federal MPs pass the changes through parliament in this session. The Morrison government's pushing for a vote within the next two weeks so the legislation can be implemented before Christmas.


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By Hande Ergen, James Elton-Pym, Marija Zivic

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Australia's top spy agency says it would immediately use new encryption powers to target terror suspects if federal MPs pass the changes through parliament in this session. The Morrison government's pushing for a vote within the next two weeks so the legislation can be implemented before Christmas.



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