Queen’s Speech: Snooper’s Charter is back, plus extension of GCHQ powers | Ars Technica UK

 "The Queen's Speech, delivered this morning at the opening of UK parliament, has confirmed earlier indications that the Snooper's Charter is on its way back, with the UK government promising that "new legislation will modernise the law on communications data.""



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China moves weapons on to artificial islands in South China Sea

"In Canberra, Fairfax understands that China's frenetic building activity has prompted the Defence Intelligence Organisation and Office of National Assessments to adopt a more hawkish tone since they each delivered major strategic threat assessments to the National Security Committee of Committee (NSC) mid-last year."



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Citizenship of Australian terrorists overseas under question - Wikinews, the free news source

"Yesterday, Australia's Prime Minister proposed his government might strip individuals of their Australian citizenship if authorities consider them involved in terrorist activity."



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Counter-terrorism coordinator shifts the power, but not staff

"The Abbott government’s changes to the counter-terrorism regime will see the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet assume a greater role in what has traditionally been the preserve of the Attorney-General’s Department."



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Monis felt targeted by ASIO, Schapelle Corby retaliation - Yahoo7

 "A psychiatrist and a mental health nurse who treated Sydney siege gunman Man Haron Monis are among witnesses who will testify at an inquest into the tragedy on Wednesday."



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