In 2005, the Australian Federal Government introduced new laws to address to potential and perceived threat of terrorism. Dubbed the ‘anti-terrorism’ or sedition law, the outcome of the reforms would enable someone to be detained on suspicion of a terrorist act for up to seven days, with significantly less rights than afforded a suspect of any other criminal act. The laws have given Joyce Evans pause for consideration about whether these measures were really going to make Australia safe in the long run, or leave Australia open to despotic rule in the future.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2002086
Language
English
Audience classification
ACMI classified
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Terrorism
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Legislation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
DVCAM; Master
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan