The controversial anti-terrorism degree follows the Australian federal police’s agreement to relax restrictions,including on phone and internet accessThe federal circuit court has confirmed the first control order in more than eight years. It follows agreement by the Australian federal police to a series of amendments to the order, making the restrictions it imposes more flexible.
Control orders are controversial anti-terrorism powers that allow a person to have strict conditions placed on their movement and organization, and but require a much lower standard of proof than criminal offences.
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Source: theguardian.com