People caught with homemade bombs or making and sharing terrorism-related propaganda face tougher penalties in South Australian under proposed new laws.
Possession of explosive devices will carry a 20-year maximum prison sentence while greater powers will be given to arrest and detain anyone producing or distributing extremist material.
"It's not good enough to wait for people to become radicalised before taking action," Attorney-General John Rau said on Tuesday.
Police Minister Chris Picton said the new laws would help police prevent terrorism rather than just respond to unfolding violence.
"Targeting the possession, production and distribution of extremist material means police can act on terrorist activity earlier," he said.
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