October 4, 2017 1:05 PM

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Australia: Turnbull to push for terrorism suspects to be detained without charge for up to 14 days

In Australia, terror suspects could be held for 14 days without charge under an proactive initiative by the nation's government. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the proposal would replace state laws, which specify varying periods of detention. <br/><br/>Most do not presently allow 14 days.The government also wants to make it illegal to possess terror-related instructions including manuals. Mr. Turnbull will seek support from state and territory leaders at a national security summit this week. <br/><br/>Mr. Turnbull informed media that the objective is to have consistent pre-charge laws to enable somebody who has been charged to be detained and questioned up to 14 days.

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