Fed: Crean says govt's ASIO bill will pass by Christmas
Opposition Leader SIMON CREAN says the government's counter-terrorism bill could belaw by Christmas, despite Labor concerns over its coercive powers.
The ASIO Terrorism Bill is part of the government's response to the September 11 terroristattacks on the United States.
Concerns have been raised about ASIO's proposed powers to detain people for long periods,deny them legal help for 48 hours, jail them for refusing to give information, and holdchildren as young as 14.
Mr CREAN says Labor wants access to lawyers and opposes the seven-day indefinite detentionregime for non-suspects.
But he says the bill could be passed by Christmas if constructive discussions withthe government continue.
The Senate committee examining amendments to the bill is expected to table its reporton Tuesday, a day before the bill is listed for debate.
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KEYWORD: TERROR CREAN (CANBERRA)
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