Terror law could cover all foreign crimes, experts warn

By Heath Aston
Updated October 3 2014 - 9:13am, first published October 2 2014 - 5:06pm
Experts such as Dr Vivienne Thom (pictured) have warned new national security laws could be applied to non-terrorism related offences. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Experts such as Dr Vivienne Thom (pictured) have warned new national security laws could be applied to non-terrorism related offences. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Australians who commit a crime overseas unrelated to any terrorist or political cause could still trigger punitive new counter-terrorism laws overseen by the national spy agency, experts warn.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Nowra news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.