Proposed Anti-Terrorism Laws Under Fire

The Federal Opposition says it is concerned that a parent could be jailed for five years if they tell their partner their child is being held under the Government’s proposed anti-terrorism legislation. While John Howard denies that his dodgy terrorism laws are unconstitutional and just like those in use in the UK, Australian-born human rights barrister Dr Angela Ward points out that the key difference in the laws lies in the fact that the UK terrorism legislation is subject to review against its Human Rights Act