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The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
Television interview – Sky Newsday with Kieran Gilbert
Subjects: Optus; Strengthening Australia's Counter-Terrorism Framework; Commonwealth Parole Board; Mandatory Minimum Sentences; Syria.
8 October 2025
Transcript
The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
Strengthening Australia’s Counter-Terrorism Framework
The Albanese Government has today introduced legislation to further protect Australians from threats posed by state sponsors of terrorism.
8 October 2025
Media Release
The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
Albanese Government to establish a Commonwealth Parole Board
The Albanese Government has today introduced legislation to establish a new independent Commonwealth Parole Board.
8 October 2025
Media Release
The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
Second Reading - Criminal Code Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Bill 2025
Speech – Parliament House, Canberra, 8 October 2025
8 October 2025
Speech