Labor calls for review of terror listings after Asio warns of far-right threat

Kristina Keneally questions why no rightwing extremist groups are listed in Australia on anniversary of Christchurch massacre

Australia’s Labor opposition has used the anniversary of the Christchurch massacre to call for a review of the criteria used to judge terrorist organisations, citing the fact no rightwing extremist groups are listed in Australia.

The shadow home affairs minister, Kristina Keneally, has proposed the Morrison government allow the parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security to review the criteria to ensure they are fit for purpose.

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