Parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee commences new work program

THE Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) this week convened for the new 48th Parliament and adopted a work program that includes several new inquiries.

The committee has invited invites public submissions on the following reviews:

• Review of the listing of Terrorgram as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code Act 1995; submissions due by September 10, 2025;
• Review of the Strengthening Oversight of the National Intelligence Community Bill 2025; submissions due by September 25, 2025;
• Review of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; submissions due by October 9, 2025.

Committee Chair Senator Raff Ciccone, re-elected to lead the PJCIS, said the committee was eager to return to its important oversight role.

‘The committee is pleased to be back to work and encourages submissions from individuals and organisations on these important matters," Senator Ciccone said.

"Each of these reviews proposes important measures aimed at strengthening the legal and operational framework of Australia’s national security," he said.

Further details on each review, including submission guidelines and deadlines, are available on the committee’s website: aph.gov.au/pjcis.

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