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Australian Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews speaks during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Aug. 23, 2021. Rohan Thomson/Getty Images
Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews has called for additional powers to keep convicted terrorists who posed an “unacceptable risk” to society, in prolonged detention.
But, experts are sceptical of the government handing more powers to Australia’s domestic security apparatus.
Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].