Military terror response bill [Australia Parliament] News
Military terror response bill [Australia Parliament]

Defence Legislation Amendment (Aid to Civilian Authorities) Bill 2006, Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, February 13, 2006 [bill streamlining procedures enabling the Australian military to be called out and act more quickly in the event of a terrorist attack].

Read the full text of the bill. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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