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Anti
Terrorism 
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Issue:
War
on Terror or War on Rights ?
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explain?
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"Defined
as an act committed for political, religious or ideological purpose designed
to intimidate the public with regard to its security and intended to cause
serious damage to persons, property or infrastructure," which would include
anybody who disagrees with and wants to change the status quo.
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MYTH:
You have the right to "be presumed innocent until proven guilty".
FACT:
The new anti-terrorist legislation would allow the authorities to detain people
for up to 48 hours for questioning, upon suspicion of comitting a 'terrorist
act'. This may simply be a person who ASIO believe may have information that
would help them with their enquires. This could include journalists, lawyers
and politicians.
MYTH:
Under privacy laws you have the right "to freedom of expression, assembly
and association"
FACT:
The Government now reserves the right to read your emails, tape your phone,
break up public gatherings and ban political organisations under new anti-terrorist
legislation.
MYTH:
You have the right "to remain silent until you have legal representation"
FACT:
The Attorney General has stated that people arrested could face up to five years
in jail for refusing to answer questions
