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List of organisations designated as terrorist by Australia

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298:. For listing as a terrorist organisation, an organisation may be found to be such by a court as part of a prosecution for a terrorist offence or the designation may be made by regulation upon the motion of the 17: 310:
and the Attorney-General's Department. Such action in general is not made with reference to designations made or proposed by other countries or multinational organisations.
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These offences sanction persons and entities under Australian and international law. The responsibility of prosecuting these offences in Australia rests with the
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As of 18 April 2024, the Australian government lists 29 foreign organisations as terrorist organisations:
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section 119.4(5) – giving or receiving goods and services to promote the commission of a foreign incursion offence.
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was listed in July 2014, but was removed from the list by January 2015. Hamas was reinstated in 2022.
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section 102.6 – getting funds to, from or for a terrorist organisation
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The list of designated terror organisations is maintained by the
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section 21 – giving an asset to a proscribed person or entity.
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section 102.7 – providing support to a terrorist organisation
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Security Legislation Amendment (Terrorism) Act 2002
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Index

Designated terrorist organisations in Australia
a series
Terrorism in Australia
Sydney Yugoslav General Trade and Tourist
Agency bombing (1972)

Sydney Hilton bombing (1978)
Sydney Israeli consulate and Hakoah Club
bombings (1982)

Russell Street bombing (1986)
Turkish consulate bombing (1986)
French consulate bombing (1995)
Endeavour Hills stabbings (2014)
Lindt Cafe siege (2014)
Parramatta shooting (2015)
Queanbeyan stabbing attacks (2017)
Brighton siege (2017)
Mill Park stabbing (2018)
Melbourne stabbing attack (2018)
Wieambilla shootings (2022)
Wakeley church stabbing (2024)
Sydney terrorism plot (2005)
Holsworthy Barracks terror plot (2009)
Australian aeroplane terror plot (2017)
Anti-terrorism legislation (2004)
Anti-terrorism legislation (2005)
Designated terrorist organisations
Counter-terrorism raids (2014)
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terrorist organisations

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