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8mo ago

Australia Lists Hizb ut-Tahrir as Prohibited Hate Group Under New Law

Acting on ASIO advice under January’s post‑Bondi reforms, the government has imposed penalties of up to 15 years for membership or support activities.

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An Islamist group is now banned under laws introduced in response to the Bondi massacre. (Dominic Giannini/AAP PHOTOS)
The Islamist group is the first to be listed as a hate group under recently introduced legislation.
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Overview

  • Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed the listing, the first use of the federal prohibited‑hate‑group powers enacted in January.
  • It is now a criminal offence to be a member of, recruit for, train, fund, or materially support Hizb ut‑Tahrir, with maximum penalties of 15 years’ imprisonment.
  • Burke said the group has long spread hate and created pathways for others to engage in violence, framing the action as a social cohesion and safety measure.
  • The group is already banned or restricted in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, India and Indonesia.
  • The nation’s peak Muslim body criticized the decision, saying the listing risks holding the wider Muslim community collectively responsible for the Bondi attack.