The (PJCIS) will hold a public hearing for its on Thursday, 23 May 2024.
The laws under review allow the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) to seek a warrant to compel an individual to attend questioning. These powers were originally introduced in 2003 as part of Australia’s counter-terrorism response and were significantly amended in 2020 following a review by the PJCIS. Further amendments have been proposed by ASIO ahead of the hearing, including repealing questioning warrants for minors and making adult questioning warrants available for a wider range of purposes.
The Committee has invited government and non-government representatives to its hearing to discuss the operation, effectiveness and implications of the powers.
Committee Chair, , said ‘The Committee has received mixed evidence regarding ASIO’s compulsory questioning powers. We look forward to hearing from a range of Government and non-Government witnesses to inform our review and report to Parliament.’
Further information on the inquiry can be obtained from the Committee’s .
The Committee’s website has a , and the hearing will be broadcast live at .
Public hearing
Thursday, 23 May 2024
9:15 am – 3:00 pm AEST
Committee Room 2R1, Parliament House, Canberra, and via videoconference
