Australia Commences Work On Electronic Surveillance Law Reforms
The federal government committed to reforming these laws earlier this year after a review into Australia’s intelligence community found comprehensive legislative changes were required, specifically in repealing existing powers and combining them to avoid duplication, contradictory definitions, and any further ad hoc amendments to existing laws. “In short, we conclude that the legislative framework governing electronic surveillance in Australia is no longer fit for purpose,” the review said. The review said that problems with the framework have accumulated after 40 years of continued amendments....