Indon, Aust sign new terror finance deal

The Australian and Indonesian governments have signed an agreement as part of a bid to weaken the financial capability of terrorists.

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Published 1 February 2017 2:40pm

Source: AAP

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Australia has signed a new deal with Indonesia to help cut off funding for terrorists.

The agreement between the two nations' financial intelligence agencies includes almost $500,000 from the federal government to fund six new projects.

"It is crucial we work with our regional partners to enforce strong prevention measures and enhance financial intelligence collaboration as a priority," Justice Minister Michael Keenan said in a statement on Wednesday.

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