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ARTICLE · 20 FEBRUARY 2023

What is a Terrorist Act?

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A person who commits the offence of engaging in a terrorist act will face a maximum penalty of imprisonment for life.

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Alyssa Maschmedt
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Jimmy Singh
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Terrorism is a serious issue on a global scale.

The threat of terrorism remains extremely high despite the counter-terrorism legislation around the world and in Australia.

Legal measures are in place to protect society from terrorism threats with legislation in place to ensure safety.

WHAT IS A 'TERRORIST ACT'?

According to the Australian Government Attorney-General's Department, a terrorist act is an act or threat to act that meets the following measures:

  1. It intends to coerce or influence the public or any government by intimidation to advance a political, religious, or ideological cause
  2. It causes one or more of the following:
    • death, serious harm, or danger to a person

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